CDL Class A Truck Driver

Pay: $30-$35/hr

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Includes comprehensive benefits package.

Location: San Jose, CA 95111

Shift: Home Daily (occasional out-of-town trips)

Client Details: The client is a woman-owned, full-service asphalt and concrete maintenance company that has been serving the greater Bay Area since 1974.

Job Description

Main responsibilities:

• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations
• Maintain all paperwork
• Maintain constant contact with Foreman to receive pickup and/or delivery instructions and keep them informed of any safety issues.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water to ensure road worthiness.
• Must have knowledge and conduct maintenance of single and multi-rear axle trucks meeting the requirement for California Commercial Driver’s Licensing to include general knowledge of laws and regulations.
• Perform Pre-trip inspections (correctly complete driver’s logbook) on vehicle and be able to explain what one inspects and why.
• Maneuver and control the vehicle in a safe fashion, which includes handling the vehicle on-site and in over the road situations, proper signaling, searching for hazards, controlling speed, lane positioning, matching speed to road conditions and the ability to drive daytime or nighttime.
• Safely load and unload all equipment/materials over all terrains, and properly secure loads.
• Responsible for routing fueling, lubricating, and basic servicing of vehicle
• Must understand air brakes system if the vehicle is equipped with the system
• When not driving, will be directed by foreman on tasks that need to be completed job site, shop or yard.
• May need to occasionally lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform all the above job functions in a safe manner in order to avoid personal injury and equipment damage.
• Must be open to some labor work when not operating a vehicle and be able to assist ground crews on daily tasks.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License for the State of California
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some knowledge of computers is necessary and good communications skills are required for dealing with customers, sales people, contractors, and shop personnel.
• Previous commercial driving experience.
• Must be DOT certified
• Must pass a drug test and background screen
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Able to drive up to 8/10 hours daily.