Class A Driver
Required skills
- Class A license
- doubles endorsement
- Medical Examiners card
- 4-6 years of experience
- good safety record
- no moving violations
- Class A Driver
Nice to have
- high school diploma
- double flatbeds
- 53’ container
- on the road experience
- Bilingual
- Spanish
Role summary
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is seeking a Class A Driver to transport goods between their California facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring proper loading and securement of loads, safe transportation of goods, conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, and adhering to all state laws and DOT regulations. The role requires 4-6 years of experience, a valid Class A license with doubles endorsement, and a good safety record. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This is an onsite, full-time position with an hourly pay range of $28.05-$35.00.
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the forklift driver (loader) properly loads the trailer. Truck driver needs to properly secure the load with straps or load locks when applicable. Driver will then transport goods between El Dorado, Kings, Lost Hills, and Firebaugh plants. Driver must contact off-loader, unsecure the load, and deliver the manifest. Truck Driver will be responsible for safe transportation of loads.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pick up and transport loads to outer warehouses based on dispatch
- Conduct all pre- and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer
- Open log books and turn in as requested on a daily basis
- If any safety issues are noted report to supervisor immediately
- Ensure contents are properly and safely secured to prevent breakage or damage before transporting
- Ensure vehicle is kept clean and organized
- Transport goods between plants and other locations as needed
- Abide by all state laws and DOT regulations
- Driver is required to advise supervisor when equipment needs regular scheduled maintenance
- Properly secure mobile ramp when applicable
- Driver must transport mobile PPO chambers in accordance with all laws
- Driver must know how to operate the Elgin sweeper
- Report any exception-based loads that were unable to be completed to the supervisor
Pay range: $28.05-$35.00 per hour
- Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities
- Must have 4 – 6 years of experience
- Must have a good safety record with no moving violations
- High school diploma is preferred
- Experience moving double flatbeds, and 53’ container
- On the road experience preferred, but not required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Class A license with doubles endorsement
- A current Medical Examiners card
Language Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Mathematical Skills
- Must be able to perform simple calculations; add, subtract, multiply, divide
Reasoning ability
- Must be able to identify safety hazards, reason between safe and unsafe situations, and call supervisor to inform as needed
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is the largest vertically integrated pistachio and almond processor in the world. Located in California's Central Valley, our nuts are Non-GMO Project Verified and sustainably harvested, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Our facilities are equipped with the most advanced processing technology available, allowing us to efficiently sort, grade, process, roast, flavor, and package billions of nuts each year. We are committed to providing the highest-quality nuts to our customers and consumers worldwide.
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