Class A Driver - Walking Floor/Belt Trailer

Western Milling • Goshen, CA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for transporting deliveries locally or over the road in accordance with company guidelines and DOT regulations. The role involves serving as a Company representative, safely loading and unloading deliveries, processing shipment documents, and providing excellent customer service. The driver will also perform daily DOT pre-trip inspections, maintain a DOT logbook, perform basic vehicle maintenance, and report any accidents or malfunctions. The driver must follow instructions on load sheets and report discrepancies. Flexibility in shift assignments is required as delivery hours and dates vary.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years driving commercial trucks required.
• Proven experience operating PTO-driven equipment (or similar bulk feed delivery systems).
• Clean driving record and Class A (commercial) license is required.
• Must be able to read and write in English in order to keep an accurate log book, inspection reports, maintenance reports, and accident/incident reports.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 60 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work safely at elevations of 100 ft.
• Must be able to access hatches and clear blockages to ensure proper product flow.
• Must be able to operate a commercial truck and trailer per DOT guidelines.
• Valid Driver’s License required for insurance purposes.

Nice To Haves

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating PTO-driven equipment (or similar bulk feed delivery systems).
• Experience loading and unloading commercial trailers preferred.
• Experience working in a feed mill or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports deliveries in a safe, responsible manner and in accordance with company procedures and applicable DOT regulations.
• Serves as a Company representative to all outside entities with which they will have contact.
• Applies knowledge and abilities to safely load and unload deliveries according to size of load and content description.
• Processes shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load and manages discrepancy documentation.
• Obtains and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation and submits in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a professional manner and appearance to enhance the company’s image with both internal and external customers.
• Performs a daily DOT pre-trip inspection, per guidelines given by the DOT & Safety Compliance Specialist and keeps an accurate copy in the vehicle at all times.
• Maintains a daily, legible DOT logbook and submits logbooks to Compliance as required.
• Provides basic maintenance for vehicle such as maintaining vehicle in a neat manner and performing minor repairs.
• Reports and schedules maintenance for larger mechanical issues to Company’s truck shop.
• Keeps vehicle cab clean, smoke-free and orderly.
• Maintains company gas credit cards, and valid/current proof of insurance and registration in vehicle.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicle and reports all accidents/damages/malfunctions to supervisor.
• Follow instructions given on load sheets and report any discrepancies on load paperwork to Dispatch for resolution.
• Able to work any shift assigned as hours and dates of delivery vary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay per load structure, weekly average between $1200-$1500 (with opportunity for more)
• Weekly pay
• Competitive Benefits Package - group health plans, life, disability, supplemental insurance options and more!
• 401K w/company match
• PTO - Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay and more!
• Employee assistance program, employee appreciation events, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED