Temporary Class A Driver

DIR Transportation•Visalia, CA

5d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, full-time position expected to last up to six (6) months. Work schedules and hours may vary based on business needs and available workload, with overtime required as needed. The assignment may end earlier based on business needs. Under the direction of Director of Transportation, the Temporary Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of product to our customers designated destination and return back to warehouse.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 23 years of age
2 years verifiable commercial driving experience
Valid California Commercial Drivers license
Proper endorsements to handle all product being delivered i.e., hazardous, truck/trailer, doubles.
Understand and pass all D.O.T. requirements.
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 DMV regulations and have a valid California Commercial Driver 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.
Understand Transportation (D.O.T.) Laws of California and agree not to violate any of the laws.
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.
Perform all other duties as assigned.