Truck Driver - Commodities

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Harris Ranch Feeding Company

• Coalinga, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Transportation, Job Summary: We are seeking a dependable and efficient Class “A” driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina and is Company focused. Must be organized, detailed oriented and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is required for this role as general job duties include driving tractor-trailers over pre-determined routes. Drivers deliver, load/unload from trailers utilizing a pre-set material handling equipment process to load/unload. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties and Responsibilities: Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a commercial vehicl Utilize material handling equipment as needed to make deliveries. Pick-up and safely transport bulk commodities. Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, to prevent damage/injury. Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries. Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery. Communicate with dispatch as needed. Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document. Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip. Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered. Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times. Utilize electronic logging device for recording hours of service (HOS). Adhere to company rules and regulations. Harris Ranch Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Harris Ranch Company participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.

Qualifications

Requirements

Comply with DOT regulations. Always make safety a priority. Class “A” Driver Requirements and Qualifications. Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required. 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving. Clean driving record with no moving violations. Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.

Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles. Must pass a background check and drug test. Alert, focused, and detail-oriented. Able to operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc. Proficient using GPS and other routing systems. Map reading and route planning experience. An innate sense of direction. Self-starter who works well independently.

Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful. High level of composure and good stress management. Qualified and experienced livestock and commodity drivers with clean DMV record.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Physical Requirements: Valid, Current CDL with Valid DOT Physical Physically and mentally fit. Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs. at a time. Must be able to climb the truck frequently. Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts. Work in environment, including exposure to dust, noise and varying weather conditions.