What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Haul Driver - Class A CDL position at Capital City Fruit?
Company Description
$0.70-$0.75 per mile - CDL-A Long Haul Driver / pay based on yrs of experience
$4,000 Signing Bonus
Capital City Fruit is a 3rd generation family owned and operated business that has been delivering fresh produce with exceptional customer service for over 70 years. Capital City Fruit was named among the 2017 Top Workplaces in Iowa by the Des Moines Register! Learn more about us at http://www.capitalcityfruit.com/.
Job Description
Hours: Full-Time
Area: Long Haul US - home base Norwalk, IA near Des Moines, IA
Equipment: New Wi-Fi equipped trucks with E-Logs
Job Stability: The current tenure of our drivers is over 7 years
Capital City Fruit Truck Drivers will transport product via standard transmission or automatic semi-truck, tractor as assigned to customers and suppliers across the US. Additional tasks will also be given to this position as needed which provides a variety of work that is both challenging and fun! Excellent pay, generous signing bonus. This position is Long Haul, however, could fill in if needed on regional routes.
Semi Driver - Class A CDL Responsibilities
- Comply with all state and federal motor carrier regulations
- Pre-inspection of vehicle before driving, post inspection after trip
- Maintain driver logs and vehicle inspection report.
- Possess Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)
- Submit to pre-hire drug testing and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing
- Pass pre-hire physical
- Pass qualifying road test
- Must be available as needed for driving runs - Position is a 7-day open dispatch
- Assist with loading trucks for shipment if needed
- Enter, exit and drive standard transmission semi-truck, tractor, van, straight van and other vehicles as assigned to customer receiving points
- Break down and re-palletize product at customer receiving points
- Unload returned product at Capital City Fruit warehouse if needed
- Have shipping bills signed at receiving point
- Return shipping bills to transportation manager
- Ensure cleanliness of truck cab after use
- Perform minor maintenance on vehicles
- Maintain proper fluid levels
- Sweep-out tractor and trailer
- Operate electric and manual hand jacks (following proper training and certification)
- Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Occupational Safety Procedure and all Food Safety guidelines related to the position or being on the Warehouse floor.
Semi Driver - Class A CDL Qualifications
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Clean safe driving record
- Pass DOT physical, drug screen and background check
The right person in this position:
- Can significantly impact the growth and development of the business
- Will be a part of a very experienced team
- Will be a part of a company that is long-standing, healthy, and growing
- Will work out of a new 82,000 square foot facility built in 2012
- Can work for a company that is progressive and fun
Capital City Fruit has a well-regarded reputation in the industry (Business Character Award from Red Book, an industry credit rating publication). Company Culture is a unique combination of a small family business and a professionally run corporation.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $0.70 - $0.75 per mile
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $4,000