Tractor-trailer Truck Driver
Employer
1041 Bardsdale Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93015
United States
Job description
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) to transport fresh produce – lemons and avocados. Pick-up truck from packing yard. Take packing material to harvesting crew from cooler. Transfer trailers from fields with load. Hauling of product is from field to cooler. Will be required to use wire ropes, straps, chains, and binders to secure cargo before transporting on onto the roads, including tarping citrus loads using ropes and bungee cords. Will be required to unload truck. Pick up and deliver additional packaging material to harvesting crew as needed. Transfer harvesting equipment/machinery during change of ranch. Truck drivers will haul harvested crops from fields/groves to designated processing and packing facilities. The driving and hauling will consist of driving the semi tractor to the area of intended employment contained in this application, attaching the tractor-trailer, and driving the tractor-trailer to the processing or packing facilities identified. In addition, truck drivers may be required to place empty trailers in the fields/groves and/or relocate trailers throughout the designated worksites contained herein. Truck drivers must accurately and efficiently identify the geographic location of the assigned pickup and delivery sites by using aids such as verbal directions, maps, and other aids. Follow and abide by all local, state, and federal regulations and traffic laws pertaining to the functions of driver of the company's vehicles, including compliance with California regulations which require stopping at weight stations, taking regular breaks, and getting health checkups. Truck drivers are responsible for pre-trip inspection of truck every morning and inspection of every trailer hooked to during the course of a day. An inspection form will be provided for this procedure and must be turned in daily with the driver's log. Truck drivers must report all faulty or dangerous equipment that would prevent safe operation of the vehicle to dispatcher or other management personnel immediately. Operate the vehicle in a manner consistent with responsible practices to avoid abuse, theft, neglect or disrespect of the equipment. This includes keeping the vehicle clean and verifying that the vehicle is serviced. Truck drivers must complete a daily driver log sheet detailing every pickup, delivery and bobtail run of the day. This must be included with the log copies of all trip tickets and other papers for the day. Truck drivers must hook up airlines to the trailers, air up the brakes, and lock down before getting under each trailer. It is mandatory for drivers and passengers to use seat belts and shoulder harness. Passengers are not allowed in the vehicles without authorization. The use of vehicle is restricted to authorized driver(s) only. Truck drivers must pay attention to and practice safe driving techniques and adherence to existing safety requirements. Accurate complete and timely reporting to management of all moving violations, vehicle thefts and/or accidents is required of drivers. Truck drivers must keep the vehicle clean and verify that the vehicle is serviced. Truck drivers must complete a daily driver log sheet detailing every pickup, delivery and bobtail run of the day. This must be included with the log copies of all trip tickets and other papers for the day. Truck drivers must hook up airlines to the trailers, air up the brakes, and lock down before getting under each trailer. It is mandatory for drivers and passengers to use seat belts and shoulder harness. Passengers are not allowed in the vehicles without authorization. The use of vehicle is restricted to authorized driver(s) only. Truck drivers must pay attention to and practice safe driving techniques and adherence to existing safety requirements. Accurate complete and timely reporting to management of all moving violations, vehicle thefts and/or accidents is required of drivers.
Special Requirements
Must have a CDL or equivalent license, pass a required driver's license background check, and mandated drug and alcohol test in compliance with DOT policies. Truck drivers must have and maintain a suitable driving record and be insured by the employer's insurance company.
Each worker is expected to drive vehicles efficiently and safely through all types of roadways. Workers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi-trailers, and have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these vehicles. Must be able to perform regular maintenance tasks such as adding fuel, and adding fluids as needed. Must be able to work at heights for long periods of time while tarping loads and must have forklift driving experience. Proficiency in English and Spanish is required for training and safety purposes (i.e. workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of Employer supervisors and managers). This job will entail extensive sitting and repetitive movement.