YUBA CITY, CA

About the Role

This position is responsible for safely transporting various cargo under the direction of the Dispatch Team. All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner while demonstrating integrity, heritage, fairness, quality, and community service to ensure department goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver loads in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain a positive attitude and communication with customers
• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance
• Supply driver supervisor with load/field information regarding load status, loaded and empty trailer count, and harvest times as applicable
• Maintain proficiency in load securement and comply with all company PPE policies
• Keep truck cleaned, fueled, and check fluids, belts, tires, etc. before leaving yard; check trailer tires, brakes, seals, tomato doors, etc. before leaving yard
• Perform full Pre-Trip and post-trip inspections
• Properly document and turn in all paperwork (freight bills, logs, fuel and toll receipts, field tags, hourly pay forms, and any citations or inspections) at the end of each shift
• Be available to work seven (7) days per week, any shift, and up to maximum hours allowed by hours-of-service guidelines
• Demonstrate a good sense of direction and the ability to read and understand a map
• Attend quarterly safety meetings
• Maintain regular, consistent, and timely attendance; schedule all appointments and Paid Time Off (PTO) according to policy and in advance with driver supervisor
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations; use all required safety equipment and report unsafe acts or conditions
• Load and unload commodities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Performance Standards

• Customer service: Promotes customer service excellence; communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Dependability: Reports to work on time consistently; maintains regular attendance and performs duties within Hours of Service regulations and Company policy
• Job demands: Adjusts well to job duties and adapts positively to change
• Job Safety: Observes safety rules and procedures; attends quarterly safety meetings
• Work execution: Achieves good results efficiently and consistently
• Work relationships: Is courteous and cooperative

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or trade school equivalent
• Must demonstrate English language skills sufficient to understand and follow directions and communicate with customers, law enforcement, and others
• Class “A” CDL with doubles endorsement and additional endorsements as required to meet customer needs
• Maintain acceptable DMV printout and meet all DOT criteria to qualify as an Interstate Driver
• Possess TWIC or be TWIC eligible
• Suitable transportation to maintain timely, consistent attendance
• Prefer minimum two (2) years of AG or Freight driving experience
• Must be 22 years old or older

Work Environment

• Outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, and dirt
• Exposure to high-volume traffic, including congestion and high-speed traffic on roads and highways

Physical & Mental Abilities

• Professional attitude and appearance consistent with position and responsibilities
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented; work with minimum supervision
• Good sense of direction and ability to read and understand a map
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation
• Use feet for repetitive movement when operating equipment controls
• Agility and balance to safely climb on all equipment, including ascending and descending ladders and stairs
• Occasionally bend, squat, and climb
• Free of any mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with the ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely
• Mental acuity sufficient to make sound decisions quickly in confusing and critical situations

Driver Hire & Retention Guidelines

To be considered for employment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 22 years of age and qualified to haul interstate loads
• Class “A” CDL with endorsements required by terminal
• Complete an application for employment and provide a DMV record of driving history not older than 30 days
• No DUI and/or reckless driving violations within the last 3 years
• No open Failure to Appear on driving record
• Any accidents within the last 3 years must be accompanied by a collision report; if no report exists, must provide a statement of fault and accident details from the insurance company
• Medical long form must be on file with the DMV
• No more than 2 points on California DMV driving record for the past 12 months or no more than 3 points for the past 24 months
• Must have taken and passed all required DOT drug/alcohol screens within the past 3 years
• Must present a valid medical card
• Must successfully complete an interview and Company-administered road test (new hires only)

Once employed, drivers must maintain the following:

• Pass all required DOT drug/alcohol screens
• No DUI and/or reckless driving violations (on or off duty)
• Eliminate any Failure to Appear violations from record prior to license suspension date
• No more than 3 points on California DMV driving record for the past 12 months or no more than 4.5 points for the past 24 months
• If involved in an accident outside of work, must turn in a collision report issued by law enforcement
• Report any accidents, moving violations, and/or citations to the Terminal Manager within 72 hours