CDL Driver Wanted - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Class A Drivers; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Class A Drivers to ensure timely and safe delivery of products. This role involves operating commercial vehicles, performing inspections, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class A CDL, a strong driving record, and experience in environments requiring heavy lifting. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and professionalism, while also offering a generous employment bonus after three and six months. If you're ready to make a difference in the delivery industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employment Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• One year of driving experience with a Class A CDL or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CMV and complete inspections using mobile logs.
• Accurately unload and deliver products using lift gates and hand trucks.

Skills

Class A CDL

Safe Driving Experience

Knowledge of DOT Regulations

Customer Service Skills

Heavy Lifting Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Mobile Handheld Device Logs

Job description

$5500 EMPLOYMENT BONUS

After (3) months of employment, you will receive $1,500; after (6) months of employment, you will receive $4,000.

• Payments will occur as soon as practicable after the specified time frames listed above.
• You must be employed in good standing at the time of payout to qualify.

Position Summary:

To efficiently deliver products to customers in a safe, courteous, professional, compliant, and timely manner.

Position Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Safe and professional operation of a CMV, such as combination vehicles or straight trucks with a GVWR or GCWR over 10,001 lbs.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment utilizing mobile handheld device logs.
• Safely and accurately unload and deliver products to customers using lift gates, hand trucks, or pallet jacks.
• Accurately complete delivery and pickup paperwork.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Maintain product fill levels on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers; transport products between truck, backroom, and display floor with MHE such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Communicate any barriers to maintaining the route plan to your supervisor so that changes can be communicated to customers or dispatch.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
• Attend and complete all company training and certifications.
• Follow company policies, store policies, and all applicable laws including DOT regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing and resolving concerns.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years old or meet minimum state legal age requirements.
• Valid Class A CDL and an acceptable driving record per MVR policy.
• At least one year of driving experience with a Class A CDL or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum of one year of safe driving experience, with some within the past 12 months, operating a CMV similar to that used by the company.
• One year of work experience in environments requiring heavy lifting, such as distribution centers, roofing, farming, grocery docks, construction, etc.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Must pass a post-offer drug test, background check, and DOT physical.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Beverage industry experience.
• Prior customer service experience, including problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to push and pull manual transport equipment over at least 100 yards repeatedly.
• Must be able to exert physical effort over sustained periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Due to the nature of delivery schedules, order inputs, and DOT Hours of Service, overtime, attendance, and punctuality are essential. If a disability affects these requirements, contact Human Resources for possible accommodations.

Reyes Holdings companies are committed to equal opportunity employment, recruiting and selecting applicants based solely on qualifications. Our policies regarding wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, and other employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We are a drug-free employer.