CDL Class A Driver

JOB TITLE: CDL Class A Driver

DEPARTMENT: CESCO Solutions, a Tidal Vision Company 

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager 

STATUS: Non-exempt 

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA 

SALARY RANGE: $27.00 - $30.45/hour

BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision insurance, optional FSA, 401(k) with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of Paid Time Off + 10 holidays.

Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development. 

About Cesco Solutions: Cesco Solutions is a national specialty chemical company with over 40 years of experience in delivering unique and environmentally friendly products. We service a diverse range of industries, including petrochemical, food processing, wastewater, shingle manufacturing, plastics recycling, and more. Our success is built on innovation, quality, and a commitment to our customers.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of Cesco products to customers and the pickup of raw materials and empty containers. The scope of delivery includes Washington, British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho. Limited overnight travel will be required. This position also involves inspecting vehicles/equipment, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring DOT compliance.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles.
• Make specialty chemical product deliveries to customers, pick up raw materials, and return empty containers in a courteous, safe, professional, and timely manner.
• Scope of delivery includes Washington, British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho. Limited overnight travel will be required.
• Operate class III, IV forklifts safely for various tasks.
• Deliver single drums to customers with the use of a manual drum dolly.
• Inspect vehicles/equipment prior to usage.
• Report vehicle/equipment service items and DOT compliance issues to the supervisor.
• Assist in the loading of finished specialty chemical products for shipment.
• Participate in training & safety related activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Class A CDL license.
• Ability to pass a drug test post-employment to maintain DISA standards.
• Ability to make deliveries to Canada.
• Posses HAZMAT Certification or can gain HAZMAT certification.
• Possess a Tankers Certification.
• High school diploma. (preferred)
• Basic computer competency.
• Total commitment to safety and quality.
• Detailed and disciplined in following procedures.
• Positive outlook and a desire to grow and improve every day.
• Willing to take responsibility to find solutions and improvements for everyday challenges 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to react decisively (safely) if emergency conditions materialize (appropriate chemical spill and first aid response).
• Able to work in a standing position for extended periods (up to several hours at a time, between normal work breaks).
• Must be able to climb ladders, maneuver chemical drums, and work around various heavy industrial equipment.
• Must be able to hand stack 55# bags & maneuver 55 gallon drums with a manual drum dolly.
• Working with hazardous substances that require proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Licensing & Special Requirements:

• Incumbent is subject to a background check.
  

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.