Employment - Port Driver Position

Golden Services LLC

Port Driver

A port driver who works for Golden Services LLC must responsibly pick up and deliver steamship containers to appropriate terminals and container yards, including local line haul, while complying with company and DOT regulations. This position also requires the completion of bills of landings and daily truck inspection reports.

This position reports to the port manager.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Check-in with the port dispatch hourly
Perform daily driver’s vehicle inspection and maintenance
Verify correct shipments are loaded and unloaded
Make sure documentation is correct
Assists in solving problems and addressing customer needs
Make sure containers and crates are marked properly, and damage free
Deliver and Pick up all shipments in a safe prompt manner
Maintain and organize trucks and supplies
Maintain customer relationships

Physical Demands

Must lift up to 75 pounds
Must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions
Must be able to sit in long lines at the port and stay alert
Hook and unhook containers, crank up and down landing gear
Open and close container doors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent, driver’s license/CDL, effective communication skills, friendly and outgoing personality, organizational skills, and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently
Communicate politely and positively with all customers via phone, face-to-face, or email correspondence
Maintain production pace and utilize equipment used to perform duties
Must be able to back a trailer into tight spaces
Be knowledgeable of all port safety and operational procedures
Must be able to read a map, understand DOT regulations, have valid medical card, and have a current TWIC card
Qualified applicants must pass a background check
Required to wear company uniform
Qualified applicants must pass a background check
Required to wear company uniform