Class A CDL Driver - Local - Hayward CA - Pay Based on Experience, English and Spanish speaking dispatch
This position is a safety sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her own safety as well as the safety of others
Position Summary:
Drive a tractor-trailer combination to transport and deliver non-hazardous material (biosolids) using end-dump trailers. May be required to load and/or unload truck. Requires a Current Class A Commercial Drivers' License. Hazmat endorsement NOT required. End-Dump experience a plus, will train. Tanker Endorsement, operating front loader, walking floor, and Roll-off experience also a plus.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Maintenance:
Perform all pre and post inspections on truck and trailer combinations or truck with the capacity of at least 26,001 lbs.
Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, and damage to the vehicles Perform the basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid or performing minor repairs. Perform emergency roadside repairs such as installing light bulbs and tire chains.
Daily Operations:
Operate the truck and trailer combination by performing and acknowledging all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company
Lower/Raise trailer landing gear, using crank, to safely secure the vehicles.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is accurate and complete.
Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, in order to transport, deliver, collect products and other materials.
Use hoses, tools, and other equipment in order to collect and distribute materials.
Read and interpret maps in order to determine vehicle routes.
Couple and uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting and disconnecting air and electrical lines and manipulating fifth wheel locks.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, i.e. dispatcher, area manager, or pusher, and verify instructions and routes.
Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, as regulations deem appropriate and can be performed safely, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, and other drivers.
Load and unload trucks or assist others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved, in order to determine quantities and conditions.
Inspect loads after loading is complete, in order to ensure cargo is secure. Will involve climbing up/down ladder.
Perform other duties as determined by area supervisor.
Compliance:
Maintain driver logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations as determined by CFR Part 49.
Obtain receipts or signatures when loads are delivered.
Safety:
Perform and acknowledge all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company when completing any and all tasks related to operations.
Check vehicles daily before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Complete DVIR report daily (also tasked under maintenance)
Complete monthly safety quizzes and trainings
Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
AD&D
Long and short term disability
Life
This position, at any time, may require you to travel outside of state lines. Management retains the right to revise your load pickups and drop-offs.
Position Qualifications End-Dump Trailer Experience a plus, please indicate how many years' experience on resume/application.
Current Class A CDL 2-4 years related experience
Experience
Required
2 year(s): Knowledge of ELD's i.e. E logs
2 year(s): Understanding of PTO
2 year(s): End dump or dump truck experience.
Education
Required
High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
CDL
Skills
Required
A strong sense of ethics
Strong Navigational skills
Post trip inspection
Pre trip inspection
Time management
Strong knowledge of ELD
Written and oral communication
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
