Class A Driver

Inland Star Distribution Centers•Visalia, CA

10d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of products to our customer's designated destination and return back to the warehouse. The ideal candidate will ensure that all deliveries are made efficiently and in compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 23 years of age with 2 years verifiable commercial driving experience.
Valid California Commercial Driver's license.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
Hazmat endorsement required.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Honesty, trustworthiness, and open-mindedness.
Must perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer key performance indicators and the minimum standards established by the customer and ISDC and DIR Transportation leadership team.
Demonstrate initiative in developing your job skills.
Willingness to participate as a team member with selfless attitude.
Proper endorsements to handle all product being delivered (i.e., hazardous, truck/trailer, doubles).
Understand and pass all D.O.T. requirements.
Ability to drive under different weather conditions.
Able to back up from blind side as well as from regular positions.
Able to secure and transport products.
Knowledge of diesel engines and functions.
Understand coupling and uncoupling of equipment.
Experience with all required documentation.
Extensive knowledge of delivery areas/cities within the state of California.
Familiarity with GPS devices.

Nice To Haves

Some college (preferred).
5 years verifiable commercial driving experience (preferred).
Driving school certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Must understand and comply with all DOT regulations and have a valid California Commercial Driver's License with hazardous endorsement.
Be courteous/professional with customers and always keep a clean and neat appearance.
Must understand and comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in the DIR Transportation employee handbook.
Maintain truck/trailer (vehicle) cleanliness inside and out.
Learn how to operate a forklift and pass a test so as to assist loading and unloading of equipment and/or products with an electric pallet jack or manual jack.
Unload delivery product and load pick up product at the specific location as necessary utilizing the equipment provided.
Clearly communicates the needs of the customer so as to insure customer service excellence.
Performs all work assigned by supervisor in an orderly/timely fashion.
Must study and understand Emergency Response Guidebook.
Must work in a safe manner and comply with all safety procedures/rules in place at Inland Star distribution centers and DIR Transportation.
Must turn in all paperwork, including logs, equipment inspections, time records and delivery receipts at the end of each working day.
Must attend all safety meetings and agree to learn and understand any or all new procedures.
Inspect all equipment before each shift to make sure that there are no defaults in the equipment.
Inspect all loads before leaving and bracing the product so as to avoid causing damage.
Be willing to accept improvement and be involved in all new safety projects.
Understand the importance of keeping current on all regulations.
Willing to go overnights as needed to fulfill customer service needs.
Perform all other duties as assigned.