CDL A - Local Delivery Truck Driver

Gold Star Foods; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star Foods in California is seeking a professional Driver to support the Transportation Team. You will transport goods to routes, make deliveries and pickups to school sites and warehouses, and communicate with management and dispatchers.

Responsibilities include safely operating a commercial vehicle, loading/unloading cargo, reading locations, completing logs on an ELD, and maintaining delivery schedules with safety in mind. DOT compliance and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) is required.
• DOT Medical Certificate and clean Motor Vehicle Record (10 years history) required.
• At least 21 years old and able to pass DOJ/criminal background checks.
• Must be able to read/speak English to communicate and complete records.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Commercial vehicle.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Read locations and road maps.
• Basic truck maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles for safety before and after trips.
• Meet delivery schedules with safe practices.
• Document driving logs on an ELD.
• Report issues to dispatch.
• Inspect truck pre/post trip.
• Follow safety guidelines to prevent injuries.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Truck driving experience

English proficiency

Safety mindset

Education

CDL A (Required)

Driving Class A: 1 Year (Required)

Driver’s road test (Required)

Job description

Gold Star Foods is the leading food distributor to K-12 schools in the United States. We are a company devoted to providing our customers with incredible customer service. We know that it is our teammates who make the difference!

Position Overview

This position is a critical support role for the Transportation Team. As a Driver, duties include transporting goods to routes in a commercial vehicle, making deliveries and pickups to and from school sites and warehouses, and communicating with management team, and dispatchers.

Principal Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Commercial vehicle
• Load and unload cargo.
• Read locations and road maps.
• Basic truck maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues before and after each trip.
• Meet delivery schedules while maintaining safe work practices.
• Properly track and document driving logs on an ELD.
• Report any issues or incidents to dispatch.
• Inspect truck before and after trip.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Other duties as requested.

Required Skills

• Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields
• Commercial Driver's License
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Strong work ethic
• Commercial Driver’s License, DOT Medical Certificate and Motor Vehicle Record (10 years of history.)
• 10-year DMV driving record history dated no later than 30 days with no more than 2 points
• Touch-freight required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Pass a DOJ and criminal background check.
• Speak and Read English satisfactorily to:
• Converse with the public.
• Understand traffic signs and signals.
• Respond to official questions.
• Make legible entries on reports and records.
• Is not disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under rules in 49 CFR 391.15.

Education/Experience

• Driving Class A: 1 Year (required)
• CDL A (Required)
• Pass a driver’s road test or equivalent