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Ryder•Richmond, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Class Non-CDL Truck Driver in Richmond, California. This position delivers beverages solo on local routes to Gilroy, the Bay Area, Redding, and Tahoe, with the driver home daily. Drivers operate a straight truck with reefer trailers in 16-, 24-, and 26-foot sizes. The work involves touch freight and may require loading or unloading freight. Equipment includes a manual pallet jack, hand truck, and lift gate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are described as well-maintained and safe, 36 months or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Start times are 5:00 a.m. or 10:30 p.m., and the position averages 50 hours per week. Pay is $28.00 per hour, with drivers earning $1,540 or more weekly, paid weekly. Paid training is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, a cell phone, and a boot allowance; access to a 401(k) rollover and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; employee discounts; and driver referral bonuses. Drivers are described as having authority to make safety decisions, with job protection for those decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have at least 6 months of verifiable driving experience, with experience in like equipment when applying to operate a straight truck or box truck. The stated qualifying experience alternatives are 6 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Have a valid driver's license.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a vehicle while complying with safety regulations, completing continuous training, and providing customer service.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records.
Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other tasks as assigned.