Commercial Delivery Driver
Fox Farm Soil & Fertilizer Co.
Posted: March 22, 2023
Wage Range: $24.00 to $32.00 per hour
We are
seeking a professional and dependable delivery truck driver to join our team,
based out of our Northern CA facility. The position is full time and
offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. Job may require occasional
overnight, out of town work for 2 days at a time. Must possess a valid
commercial Class A driver’s license, a clean driving record and a minimum of
one-year commercial truck driving with experience on routes 199 and 299.
The pay range for this position is based upon the experience of the candidate,
with the general starting hourly wage for this position is $24.00 and can range
up to $32.00. Working with FoxFarm you can expect a fantastic company culture,
exceptional professionalism and excellence every day, common courtesy and mutual
respect, pride of craftsmanship, quality of life and to work with a great team
of people.
Application
Reviews will begin on March 27, 2023.
Read more about the responsibilities our
Delivery Truck Drivers hold:
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Drive 18-speed Day cab with 48 ft. trailers:
curtain, walking floor or flat.
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Loads and unloads truck-using equipment such
as forklift or loader.
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Ability to properly secure cargo.
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Verifies the contents of inventory loads
against shipping papers.
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Inspects loads to ensure it has been loaded correctly.
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Drives truck to destination, regularly on
routes 199, 299 and 101.
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Inspects truck equipment and supplies and
performs pre and post trip inspections.
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Responsible for the condition of their
vehicle.
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Maintains driver logs according to regulations.
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Driver must be in DOT Compliance at all times
during employment.
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Must maintain a clean driving record.
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This job may require occasional overnight, out
of town work for 2 days at a time.
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Maintains truck appearance to highest
standard. Ability to wash, wax, & vacuum.
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Safely operate Teledyne forklift for unloading
products/materials.
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Regular attendance and timeliness.
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Follows and complies with all company safety
and security policies/procedures.
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Other duties as assigned, this could include
yard work on days that weather does not permit safe driving conditions.
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Conform with and abide by all regulations,
policies, work procedures and instructions
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Requirements
High
school diploma or GED required.
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Commercial Class A Driver’s License required.
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Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
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Current DOT medical exam.
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Knowledge and understanding of all DOT rules
and regulations.
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General knowledge of truck maintenance.
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Minimum 1-year commercial truck driving
experience.
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Experience on routes 199, 299 and 101 with
heavy loads.
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Strong physical coordination skills.
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Problem solving ability.
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong oral communication skills.
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Proficient written communication ability.
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Able to complete work in an efficient and
timely manner.
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Observes safety and security procedures.
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Able to consistently arrive to work and be on
time.
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Dependable
Information
about the Working Environment:
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Typical Working Conditions
§ Warehouse
environment.
§ Exposure
to hazardous materials.
§ Exposure
to natural temperature fluctuations.
§ Exposure
to varying noise levels.
§ Exposure
to air particulates.
§ High
levels of equipment traffic.
§ Exposure
to moving machinery.
§ Driving in
various conditions (weather/traffic).
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Equipment Used
§ Commercial
18-speed Day or Sleeper Cab, trailers can include curtain, walking floor or
flatbed.
§ Forklift
and pallet jacks.
§ CAT Loader
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Essential Physical Tasks
§ Must
occasionally lift approximately 60 lbs.
§ Must
sit/stand for extended periods of time.
§ Be able to
secure load with straps alone
Benefits
Offered:
Medical-Dental-Vision-Group
Life Insurance- Opt into Voluntary policies such as Life, LTD, STD, Accident
and Critical Illness.
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