Job Description
Job DescriptionSunnyvale Seafood located in Union City, CA is looking for a Class A Driver to join our team.
Responsibilities:
-Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
-Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
-Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
-Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
-Transport products, etc. from the place of origin to assigned destination
-Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
-Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
-Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
-Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
-Assist in mapping delivery routes
-Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
-Communicate with dispatch as needed
-Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
-Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
-Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
-Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
-Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
-Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
-Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
-Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
-Track and report working hours
-Adhere to company rules and regulations
-Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road condition
-Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
-Make safety a priority at all times
-Unload products to customers
-Collect customer’s payment if needed
Requirements and Qualifications:
-High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
-Valid Class A driver's license required
-2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
-Clean driving record with no moving violations
-Must pass a background check and drug test
-Skilled at driving large vehicles
-Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
-Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
-Physically and mentally fit
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
-Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
-Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
-An innate sense of direction
-Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
-High level of composure and good stress management