Heavy Truck Driver II

and the job listing Expires on January 19, 2026

Heavy Truck Driver II positions drive heavy truck/trailer combination vehicles where the trailer towed has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 6,000 pounds and/or vehicles with a total GVW of 54,000 pounds with complex manual transmissions; complete daily Driver’s Inspection Reports; assist in loading and unloading trucks; perform unskilled construction and maintenance work; and perform other duties as assigned.

• Heavy Truck Driver II employees may be required to work extended periods of night or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
• Some Heavy Truck Driver II positions may include 24-hour shift work.
• Heavy Truck Driver II employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing results.
• Some Heavy Truck Driver II positions are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

• Six months of full-time experience operating vehicles which require a California Class A or B Driver License.
• Six months of full-time experience operating construction equipment such as loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other similar heavy equipment.

LICENSE: A valid California Class A Driver License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years are required at the time of application.

• A restricted Class A Driver License will NOT be accepted.
• Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from date of hire.

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