Job Description
Job Description
Sunnyvale 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 customers payment if needed
Requirements and Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferredValid Class A driver's license required2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferredClean driving record with no moving violationsMust pass a background check and drug testSkilled at driving large vehiclesComfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailerAlert, focused, and detail-orientedPhysically and mentally fitAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. at a timeAble to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.Proficient using GPS and other routing systemsAn innate sense of directionDisciplined, dependable, and resourcefulHigh level of composure and good stress management