Class A Driver - Paso Robles​/SLO

Job Details

Job Location: JD Food - Fresno, CA 93725

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Transportation

Local Driver Requirement: Candidate must be a local driver in the Paso Robles/SLO area to be considered for the position*

We are a leading independent, family-owned broad-line food service distribution company located in the San Joaquin Valley. We value all our employees, near and far, because they're the foundation of our company's success. We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina, thrives working on the road and consistently ensures safe and accurate deliveries.

Position Summary: Collaborate with our team to offer delivery services to our clients, as well as pick-up services from vendors and other clients. This position is based in the Paso Robles/SLO area (Local Routes-Remote Driver).

Pay Range: Average annual pay range $55,000 - $80,000 (pay rate is determined by individual skills, years of experience, endorsements, and other relevant factors)

Shift:

• 1st shift, subject to change based on company requirements.
• 5-6 days on, 1-2 days off

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Retirement Plan: 401K
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Local position - means you get to go home every night!
• 5 days on, 2 days' off
• Overtime Pay
• Employee Discount
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Consistent hours

Job Description:

• Connect with customer as the face of our company
• Deliver food items to commercial and non-commercial operators in a timely and efficient manner
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Operate vehicle safely in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations along routes in compliance with state regulations as needed.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must work in hot and cold environments.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching.
• Must comply with department dress code.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around fumes and odors.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

Qualifications:

• Class A Driver’s License
• Must pass a Drug Test and Physical
• Ability to lift heavy boxes
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Availability to work long hours when needed.
• Acceptable driving record (Must be approved by insurance)