Harvest Truck Driver (Class A)

Job Title: Harvest Truck Driver (Class A)

Job Type: Seasonal / Temporary

Salary: $30.00-34.00 per hour

Schedule: Night shift, Evening shift, Early morning shift (Flexibility required based on picking schedules)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, reliable commercial truck driver to join our operations for the upcoming harvest season. This is a critical role that ensures our crop is safely and efficiently transported from the field to the processing facility. Because our harvest picking operations happen primarily at night to preserve quality, hauling schedules will vary and include late evenings, nights, and early morning hours.

If you are a safety-minded driver who thrives in a fast-paced agricultural environment, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial vehicles (flatbeds or trailers) to transport harvested product from fields/vineyards to processing destinations.
• Navigate narrow, unpaved agricultural roads and farm terrain, often in low-visibility or nighttime conditions.
• Ensure loads are properly secured, tarped (if required), and within legal weight limits before departing.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) to ensure brakes, lights, and equipment are fully operational.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and delivery paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with field supervisors, loading crews, and receiving facility staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean DMV driving record.
• Experience: 1–2 years of commercial driving experience, preferably in agricultural hauling or navigating tight farm spaces.
• Availability: Must be fully flexible to work night, evening, or early morning hours. Harvest schedules depend heavily on weather and crop maturity.
• Physical Demands: Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, climb up/down from truck cabs and trailers, and lift up to 50 lbs if necessary.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a mandatory DOT drug screen and background check.

Safety & Working Conditions

• Night Operations: A strong focus on nighttime safety is required. Drivers must be highly alert and adept at operating under artificial lighting and low-visibility conditions.
• Terrain: Driving includes navigating rural roads, dirt farm avenues, and tight turning radiuses.
• PPE: Compliance with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements while on-site or at receiving facilities (e.g., high-visibility vests, sturdy boots).

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $34