About the role
Pay: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour
Description
About CalValley Trucking:
Serving the Central Valley since 1947, our family-owned business has been built on integrity and hard work. Now we're looking for members of our team to expand our operations. We are building a team of the most-well rounded drivers in the central valley for local and over-the-road work. We offer ample opportunities to cross-train and learn, develop new skills and grow! All full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans with company matching.
Job Summary:
The Tanker Driver is primarily responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. This CDL Class A driver will take ownership of all aspects of the haul, from pre to post-trip inspections, complying with DOT Hours of Service and safety regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Deliver goods via heavy or tractor-trailer trucks, both inter and intra state routes available
Load and unload cargo efficiently and correctly, observing all best practices
Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
Obtain/maintain correct documentation for loads (i.e., BOLs, deliveries signed for)
Maintain fuel levels, cleanliness of rig
Report any road-incidences to dispatch
Follow all applicable traffic laws
Conduct thorough pre and post trip inspections, completing DVIRs thoroughly and correctly Maintain accurate log via consistent and correct ELD usage
Coordinate with dispatch/drivers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
Use most efficient and safe route to deliver goods as timely as possible
Exercise awareness of CSA scores and individual responsibility to improve them
Perform and acknowledge all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company when completing any and all tasks related to operations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
2 Years of Class A driving experience (preferred)
Valid CDL, Class A
Ability to work flexible schedule, including Saturdays
Tanker Endorsement
Doubles Endorsement (preferred)
Works well independently and with others
Good communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED
Truck Driving School Completion
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking
Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
Must be able to see to visually inspect machines and verbally communicate
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
Able to understand enough English to accurately receive dispatch and resolve paperwork (BOLs)
Able to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Able to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms