Truck Driver

Ocean Mist Farms•Castroville, CA

30d

About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for hauling product, harvest equipment and packaging materials from one location to another. Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Transport harvested product and materials from the field to the cooler in accordance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements Operate trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to safely transport product, equipment, and materials Perform pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles and trailers are in safe operating condition, including mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment Maintain communication with supervisors, foremen, and office personnel using radios, cellular phones, or other communication devices to coordinate deliveries and field activities Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes from supervisors or foremen and ensure load documentation is complete and accurate Safely position trucks and trailers for loading and unloading and coordinate with field crews to ensure product, equipment, and packaging materials are loaded correctly Provide direction to loaders or laborers during loading activities to ensure accuracy of materials and compliance with foreman instructions Secure cargo for transport using appropriate methods such as straps, chains, blocks, binders, ropes, or covers to ensure load stability and safety Inspect trailers and loads after unloading to confirm no damage has occurred and equipment is returned in proper condition Maintain accurate records and logs of working hours, vehicle inspections, service status, and other required documentation in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or equipment damage promptly to supervisors Perform minor vehicle maintenance or emergency roadside repairs when necessary, such as adding fluids, changing tires, or replacing light bulbs Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along assigned routes to document weights and comply with regulatory requirements Couple and uncouple trailers by connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines and operating fifth-wheel locking mechanisms Climb ladders or access trailers when necessary to inspect loads and ensure cargo is properly secured Transport and assist with moving field equipment when required Responsible for providing fuel to harvest equipment as needed, including keeping daily and weekly records Obtain delivery confirmations, receipts, or signatures when required Provide fuel to harvest equipment as needed and maintain daily and weekly fuel records Safety Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT), state, and company safety regulations and policies Maintain a valid DMV driving record and provide a current DMV printout issued within 30 days prior to employment Successfully complete a pre-employment controlled substances test and participate in the DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program as required Attend required safety trainings related to vehicle inspections, load inspections, logbook completion, and other compliance requirements Follow all required safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a safety vest and hard hat during loading and unloading activities Other Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or an equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience driving commercial vehicles, agricultural trucks, or hauling product loads
May require continuing education in transportation, safety and other job-related areas
Valid California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A, with a clean driving record
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling business or employee matters
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
Able to work well under pressure and meet various deadlines
Must be extremely well organized and able to multitask

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) is preferred

Responsibilities

Transport harvested product and materials from the field to the cooler in accordance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements
Operate trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to safely transport product, equipment, and materials
Perform pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles and trailers are in safe operating condition, including mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment
Maintain communication with supervisors, foremen, and office personnel using radios, cellular phones, or other communication devices to coordinate deliveries and field activities
Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes from supervisors or foremen and ensure load documentation is complete and accurate
Safely position trucks and trailers for loading and unloading and coordinate with field crews to ensure product, equipment, and packaging materials are loaded correctly
Provide direction to loaders or laborers during loading activities to ensure accuracy of materials and compliance with foreman instructions
Secure cargo for transport using appropriate methods such as straps, chains, blocks, binders, ropes, or covers to ensure load stability and safety
Inspect trailers and loads after unloading to confirm no damage has occurred and equipment is returned in proper condition
Maintain accurate records and logs of working hours, vehicle inspections, service status, and other required documentation in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or equipment damage promptly to supervisors
Perform minor vehicle maintenance or emergency roadside repairs when necessary, such as adding fluids, changing tires, or replacing light bulbs
Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along assigned routes to document weights and comply with regulatory requirements
Couple and uncouple trailers by connecting or disconnecting air and electrical lines and operating fifth-wheel locking mechanisms
Climb ladders or access trailers when necessary to inspect loads and ensure cargo is properly secured
Transport and assist with moving field equipment when required
Responsible for providing fuel to harvest equipment as needed, including keeping daily and weekly records
Obtain delivery confirmations, receipts, or signatures when required
Provide fuel to harvest equipment as needed and maintain daily and weekly fuel records
Comply with all Department of Transportation (DOT), state, and company safety regulations and policies
Maintain a valid DMV driving record and provide a current DMV printout issued within 30 days prior to employment
Successfully complete a pre-employment controlled substances test and participate in the DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program as required
Attend required safety trainings related to vehicle inspections, load inspections, logbook completion, and other compliance requirements
Follow all required safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a safety vest and hard hat during loading and unloading activities
Perform other duties as assigned