CDL Truck Driver

H2ajobs; Lordsburg (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals not provided

Housing includes kitchen facilities

Weekly town transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a skilled driver for a farm-related transportation role in Lordsburg, NM. You will drive semi tractor-trailer trucks to delivery and pickup sites, inspect and secure loads, and perform routine vehicle maintenance in all weather conditions.

Requirements include a minimum of 6 months of verifiable agricultural experience, ability to read and speak English, and an insurable driver's license with an active CDL including air brake and double/triple endorsements within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 6 months of verifiable agricultural experience.
• Experience driving/servicing tractor unit and semi-trailer.
• Must obtain insurable CDL with air brake and double/triple endorsements within 30 days.
• Ability to read and speak English for forms and signage.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi tractor-trailer to delivery/pickup destinations.
• Inspect loads and secure cargo.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain and clean vehicle and equipment.
• Follow DOT regulations and communicate with roadway officials.
• Complete required paperwork and records.

Skills

Tractor-trailer driving

CDL with air brake

English proficiency

Driver's license

DOT compliance

Job description

Crops/Commodities: alfalfa, grass.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):

Drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery or pickup destinations. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and cargo. Handle equipment and cargo carefully to prevent damage. Drive tucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Interact with roadway officials. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Insurable driver's license required within 30 days following hire in order to drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks, within a 150 mile radius of the farm. To operate any Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) as defined by DOT regulations, workers must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Must have or be able to obtain a valid CDL with air brake and double/triple endorsements to permit driving of trucks within 30 days of hire. Workers must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Workers must: be able to pass test for said licenses in the language administered; furnish to employer a current drivers abstract showing acceptable driving record; and complete employer's and USDOT-mandated forms, including work, field, vehicle inspection and mileage records in English and perform basic arithmetic calculations as required.

Employer-paid pre-employment, as well as post-employment random, upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required. Drug testing conducted uniformly for all employees, both foreign and domestic. Tests are conducted in accordance with USDOT standards after the initial employment offer has been extended and accepted. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. Any worker who fails a mandatory drug test and is unable to obtain the required licensing as a result will be terminated.

Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.

Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. For non-local workers, employer arranges/provides inbound transportation via common carrier mode of transportation (e.g., bus or plane) and reimburses workers for daily subsistence and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Use of employer-offered transportation is voluntary. Employer arranges/provides outbound travel via common carrier mode of transportation (e.g.,

Experience wanted: 6 months

This job requires a minimum of 6 months of verifiable agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks including driving/servicing tractor unit and semi-trailer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Must have or be able to obtain insurable drivers license within 30 days following hire in order to drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks. Must have or be able to obtain a valid CDL with air brake and double/triple endorsements to permit driving of trucks within 30 days of hire. Must be able to pass test for said licenses in the language administered.