YUBA CITY, CA
Antonini Fruit Express · Yuba City, CA · 3 days ago
OTHRFull-time
Job Description Title: Commercial Driver, All Terminals Position reports to: Driver Supervisor Position Purpose This position is responsible for safely transporting various cargo under the direction of the Dispatch Team. All work is to be done in a safe, efficient manner. This person must demonstrate integrity, heritage, fairness, quality, and community service in the performance of one’s functions and responsibilities to ensure that the department goals are achieved. Essential Functions Pick up and deliver loads in a timely and professional mannerMaintain a positive attitude and communication with customersMaintain a neat and clean personal appearanceSupply driver supervisor with ample load/field information regarding load status, loaded and empty trailer count and harvest times as applicableMaintain proficiency in load securement, & comply with all company PPE policiesKeep truck cleaned, fueled, and check fluids, belts, tires, etc. before leaving yard. Check trailer tires, brakes, seals, tomato doors, etc. before leaving yardMust always perform full Pre-Trip and post trip inspectionsProperly document and turn in all paper work (freight bills, logs, fuel, and toll receipts, field tags, hourly pay forms, and any citations or inspections at the end of each shift dailyMust be available to work seven (7) days per week, any shift and up to maximum hours that hours of service guidelines allowsMust have & display a good sense of direction and the ability to read and understand a mapAttend safety meetings quarterlyMaintain regular, consistent, and timely attendanceSchedule all appointments, Paid Time Off (PTO) according to policy and in advance with driver supervisor. Seasonal drivers to schedule all appointments or requests for time off according to policy and in advance with driver supervisorAdhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Use all safety equipment necessary. Report any unsafe acts or conditionsAbility to load and unload commodities as need arisesOther duties as assigned. Performance Standards Customer service- Promotes customer service excellence. Effectively participates as part of the team, assisting where appropriate and requesting assistance when needed; Communicates professionally with customers, vendors and co-workers, using good written and verbal language skillsDependability- Reports to work on time consistently; maintaining regular attendance as scheduled; performs duties within Hours of Service regulations and Company policyJob demands- Adjusts well to job duties and adapts positively to changeJob Safety- Observes safety rules and procedures; attends quarterly safety meetingsWork execution- Achieves good results efficiently and consistentlyWork relationships- Is courteous and cooperative Position Specifications Education High School diploma, GED or trade school equivalentMust demonstrate English language skills at the level sufficient to understand and follow directions and to communicate with customers, law enforcement and others as needed to perform essential duties. Technical Training Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and the general publicMust possess English language skills proficiency sufficient to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, co-workers verbally and in writing as needed to effectively and safely perform the duties of the jobMust have a Class “A” CDL with doubles endorsement and additional endorsements as required to meet customer needs; maintain acceptable DMV print outMust meet all DOT criteria to qualify as an Interstate DriverPossess TWIC or be TWIC eligibleMust possess suitable transportation to maintain timely, consistent attendance. Experience Prefer minimum two (2) year AG or Freight driving experienceMust be 22 years old or older. Work Environment Outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust and dirtExposure 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 responsibilitiesSelf-motivated and detail oriented; work with minimum supervisionMust have a good sense of direction and ability to read and understand a mapFrequently lift up to 50 poundsMust have ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbsMust use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulationMust use feet for repetitive movement when operating equipment controlsMust have agility and balance to safely climb on all equipmentMust be able to occasionally bend, squat and climb, including ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairsMust be free of any mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a commercial vehicle safelyMust have mental acuity sufficient to make sound decisions quickly in confusing and critical situations. Read the above job description completely before clicking “sign” below. Your signature below indicates that you have received the job description, have had an opportunity to ask questions about it, that you understand the essential duties and expectations for the position, and that you are able to perform the essential duties of the positon with or without reasonable accommodation. ANTONINI FREIGHT EXPRESS, INC. DRIVER HIRE AND RETENTION GUIDELINES Must be a minimum of 22 years of age and qualified to haul interstate loads.Must have a Class “A” CDL with endorsements required by terminal. Must complete an application for employment. Must provide a DMV record of driving history that is not older than 30 days.No DUI and/or reckless driving violations with a violation date within the last 3 years.No open Failure to Appear on driving record.Any accidents within the last 3 years must be accompanied with a collision report as issued by the law enforcement department that wrote the report.IF no report exist, must provide statement of fault and accident details from insurance company.Printout must show that medical long form is on file with the DMV.No more than 2 points according to the California DMV on your 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 valid medical card.Must successfully complete an interview and Company administered road test (new hires only). Once employed, drivers must maintain an acceptable driving record that meets the following guidelines below: Must take and pass all required DOT drug/alcohol screens.No DUI and/or reckless driving violations, while working or not.Any Failure to Appear violations must be eliminated from their record prior to license suspension date.No more than 3 points according to the California DMV on your driving record for the past 12 months or no more than 4.5 points for the past 24 months.If a driver is involved in an accident in a vehicle outside of work, he/she must turn in a collision report issued by law enforcement. Antonini Freight Express, Inc. is committed to hiring the best qualified candidates. Previous employees may be considered for re-hire, but there is no guarantee of employment based, solely or in part, on an applicant’s prior employment with any Antonini Company. This document replaces all earlier criteria, written or verbal. Management reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time with or without notice. If a driver falls outside the above guidelines while employed, he/she will be terminated from employment. Any accidents, moving violations and/or citations must be communicated to the Terminal Manager within 72 hours. These instances will be reviewed by management and may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. I have read and understand that I must meet the above criteria to be considered for employment as a driver for Antonini Freight Express, Inc. and must remain within the above guidelines during any period of employment with the company. Additional guidelines and criteria may apply, including my ability to perform the essential duties of the job. I currently meet the driver hire guidelines listed above. I further understand that this is not an offer of employment. By clicking "Send" below, I authorize Antonini Freight Express Inc., or Antonini Enterprises LLC for the sole purpose of transmitting information to Antonini companies, to make such investigations and inquiries of my personal, employment and /or medical history and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. (Generally, inquiries regarding medical history will be made only if and after a confidential offer of employment has been extended.) I, hereby authorize employers, schools, health care providers and other persons to release information about names and dates of previous employers, reasons for termination of employment, work experience, work conduct and performance, accidents, academic history, professional credentials and other information. I further release previous and current employers, schools, health care providers and other persons from all liability in responding to inquiries and releasing information in connection with my application for employment. I understand that false, incomplete or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in me not being employed and that in the event of employment, may result in discharge. I also understand that if I am employed, and Antonini Freight Express, Inc. later discovers that I have provided false or misleading information with respect to any inquiry related to this application, that Antonini Freight Express, Inc. will terminate my employment. Required I authorize the Company or its agent to obtain information in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 391.23 from my DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing records by carriers (company/school) listed in this application. I further understand that information I provide regarding current and/or previous employers may be used, and those employer(s) will be contacted for the purpose of investigating my safety performance history as required by 49 CFR391.23 (d) and (e). I further understand that I have the right to: Review information provided by previous employersHave errors in the information corrected by previous employers and for those previous employers to re-send the corrected information to the prospective employer; andHave a rebuttal statement attached to the alleged erroneous information, if the previous employer(s) and I cannot agree on the accuracy of the information. I understand that if I wish to review information about my DOT-regulated employment history provided by any previous employer(s) of the past three years, I must submit a written request to Antonini Freight Express, Inc. at any time between the time I apply for work until 30 days following my employment or notification that I have been denied employment. Antonini Freight Express, Inc. or its agent(s) will make this information available within 5 business days of receiving the request or within 5 business days of receiving the requested information from the prior employer, whichever is later. If I have not arranged to pick up or receive requested records within 30 days after Antonini Freight Express, Inc. has made them available, I will be considered to have waived my request. I understand and agree that, In accordance with the provision of Section 604(b)(2)(A) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508, as amended by the Consumer Credit Reporting Act of 1996 (title II, Subtitle D, Chapter I, of Public Law 104-208), that I have been informed that reports verifying my previous employment, previous drug and alcohol test results, and driving record are consumer reports which may be obtained for employment purposes and which may include information regarding my character, general reputation, mode of living, and personal characteristics. These reports are required by Sections 3382.413,391.23, and 391.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. I agree to provide Antonini Freight Express, Inc. such additional information and complete such examinations as may be required to complete my employment file. I understand that if hired I will be required to abide by all Company rules and all local, federal and state laws and regulations. I also understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Company. I understand that this application or subsequent employment does not create a contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. I understand that employment at Antonini Freight Express, Inc. is At-Will and, if hired, my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice by the employer. I also understand that if hired, I may terminate my employment at any time for any reason, with or without notice. The At-Will terms of my employment may not be revoked or revised by agreement with or by any employee or agent of the Company except the President of the Company. Such revocation, revision, or agreement must be in writing and signed by the President of the Company. I affirm with my signature below that a) I have completed the application myself, b) that prior to submission, I have read all of the above statements and have had an opportunity to ask questions, c) that all statements made by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and d) that I have withheld nothing that would, if disclosed, affect this application unfavorably. I understand that any false statements or material omissions may be grounds for refusal to hire, or for immediate dismissal if discovered after hire.