Driver Class A (Fullerton,CA)

THE ROLE

Avocado is currently looking for a Class A Driver to be part of the Operations team.

• Note on Location: Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. Depending on the role, you will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton locations and travelling.
• Note on Pay Transparency:. The pay range for this role is $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly.
  
  

What You’ll Be Working On

• 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 goods. 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 damage.
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.
  
  

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid Class A driver’s license required.
• Minimum of 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.
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Follow company safety culture and Cal OSHA regulations.
• Report incident injury and hazard to managers.
• Able to identify work hazard situations.
• Following the company safety culture while performing the job duties required for the position.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Driving & Sitting

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
• Manual dexterity to operate vehicle controls safely.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and coordination to drive and maneuver safely.
  
  

Lifting & Carrying

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to couple/uncouple trailers and handle related equipment.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and electric lifts as needed.
  
  

Movement & Posture

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching.
• Ability to enter and exit tractor cabs and trailers multiple times per shift.
  
  

Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to traffic, noise, vibration, dust, and fumes common to transportation work.
  
  

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.