Delivery Drivers - Local​/Regional

(on-site)

Posted 2 days ago

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

$25.00 - $30.00

Min Experience

1-2 Years

Min Education

Required Travel

75-100%

We hire for the “
local and long haul ” and deeply value the people who make up our community. We’re not offering a job; we’re offering a dynamic career opportunity at a stable and values-driven company. We’ve been in operation for 50 years!

Our drivers are fundamental to our success. We honor, value and partner with our drivers to ensure their professional goals are being met. We have a team of 30 drivers who on average, have been with us for over 10 years.

• Competitive pay: $25-$30/hourly, flexible, and generous Home Time
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours weekly, plus Over Time available for local routes
• Consistent routes and scheduling:
  We service California and parts of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. Our longest OTR route is 6 days out, most OTR routes are 2-5 days
• State of the art zero-emission Kenworth Trucks with ergonomic features for optimal comfort
• Extensive in-house training for newly licensed Class A drivers
• Robust benefits package including PPO Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 4% match, Holidays & Paid Time Off, Lunch & Snacks, Employee Discounts, Boot Reimbursement, Company Phone and more!

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* MUST APPLY ON COMPANY WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED!!! ***

• Thoroughly prepare for the truck run by reviewing all paperwork, conducting vehicle inspections, and gathering all required materials prior to departure.
• Accurately complete all paperwork.
• Following established routes, effectively deliver produce and/or freight. Meet established customer deadlines and ensure security of product en-route and at the customer site.
• Establish positive relationships with customers and vendors.
• Monitor equipment condition and performance, proactively identify potential mechanical problems.
• Maintain vehicle in clean and working condition.
• Proficiently use all department electronic devices.
• Follow all procedures to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Operate all equipment safely incorporating defensive driving techniques, basic on-the-road courtesy, and considering weather conditions, to reduce the risk of accidents.
• Ensure proper loading and securing of product to prevent movement or damage in transport.
• Follow established accident procedures.
• Understand VV's safety policies, procedures and best practices and comply with safe use of equipment, safe lifting practices and food safety requirements.

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An organic produce distributor nearly 50 years of experience, Veritable Vegetable purchases, transports and supplies the highest quality organic fruits and vegetables on the market. We actively improve the sustainable food system by supporting organic farmers, increasing access to fresh produce, strengthening communities and cultivating a fair and dynamic workplace. What makes us unique is our commitment to running the business based on values rather than the bottom line.

We believe in using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges and have been certified as a B Corporation. Our company culture stresses high integrity relationships, quality produce, minimal environmental impact and active involvement in the community.

• Valid commercial Class A driver's license and DOT medical card and be an insurable driver
• Strong understanding of driver safety protocols
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). of service regulations
• Expert backing skills
• Understanding of acceptable produce quality at both pick-up and delivery points
• Maintenance of a clean driving record
• Mechanical aptitude
• Bi-lingual, Spanish/English, preferred

Full vaccination for COVID-19, preferred

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to make repetitive movements including, but not limited to bending or squatting, climbing into and out of trucks
• Ability to drive long shifts
• Some exposure to petroleum products, exhaust fumes, moving machinery and loud noises
• Regular exposure to changing weather conditions such as ice, rain, snow, blowing dust, heat, etc