Class A Driver
Sonsray Inc.
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Job summary
Sonsray is hiring a Class A Driver in Santa Fe Springs, CA to safely transport and deliver heavy equipment, ensuring loads are secured and routes are followed in accordance with DOT regulations.
The role requires a valid Class A CDL with manual transmission, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently in varying conditions. Sonsray offers strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Minimum 4 years of driving experience.
- Valid Class A CDL with manual transmission endorsement.
- Clean driving record and DOT compliance.
- Experience with tractor-trailers and flatbeds.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport and deliver heavy equipment and materials.
- Ensure loads are secured per regulations.
- Complete and review delivery routes with dispatch.
- Maintain logs and comply with DOT rules.
- Perform basic shop/yard support and maintenance tasks.
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Job description
Sonsray employs over 500 people nationwide. We hire for character first and teach the trade, so most of our team has been here longer than most companies have been in business.
What It Means to Be a PaYS Partner
We are proud to be an official corporate partner of the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. This strategic initiative allows us to invest directly in America's service members. Through this partnership, we reconnect our business with the local military community and build a direct talent pipeline from the Armed Forces straight to our team. We don't just thank veterans for their service - we actively recruit, hire, and empower them.
Why We Stand Behind Our Service Members
Veterans bring unmatched work ethic, integrity, and drug-free reliability to the commercial workforce. By opening our doors to these highly trained individuals, we strengthen our business infrastructure while honoring the sacrifices made by the men and women of our military.
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can be challenging. We bridge that gap by offering actionable opportunities, security, and a clear path forward.
- Guaranteed Job Interviews: Every PaYS Soldier who selects our company is guaranteed a formal interview for open roles upon finishing their service.
- Direct Pipeline: We match Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) with our specific technical, mechanical, operational, and leadership needs.
- Skills Translation: We value military capabilities like discipline, team mechanics, and high-pressure problem solving, recognizing how they translate to corporate success.
- Veteran Support Network: We provide a workplace culture that understands military values, ensuring veterans feel supported from day one.
At Sonsray, we're more than a dealership — we're industry leaders dedicated to keeping businesses moving. Serving construction, transportation, and agricultural sectors, we deliver top-tier equipment, exceptional service, and solutions that drive real results.
Our offerings span equipment sales, rentals, parts, maintenance, and repairs — everything your operation needs to stay efficient. With a growing team of 500+ employees across 33+ locations in 9 states, we've built a dynamic environment that rewards growth, innovation, and performance.
Whether you're launching your career or ready to take it further, Sonsray is where you make an impact.
From a single dealership to a coast-to-coast team of 500+. See how Sonsray became a force in machinery, fleet services, and rental & leasing.
Core Values
Act with uncompromising honesty and compassion in all that we do. Create results we feel proud of.
Committed to moving mountains with the power of teamwork. Tackle each project with energy and excellence.
Enrich and strengthen our local communities. Practice self-awareness, and strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Support our customers with superior resources and industry knowledge. Earn the respect of our customers with personalized, high quality service.
Value and develop our employees' diverse talents. We celebrate initiative and leadership both at home, and in our partnerships.
Investing In You
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- Affordable Medical with PPO + HSA options that decrease with years of service.
- Dental, Vision & Life insurance free of charge.
- 401K with competitive Sonsray contributions and 80 hours of annual vacation that grows with your tenure.
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- Uniforms provided annually
- Annual Boot Voucher worth $125.00
- Factory-certified training at no cost
- On-the-job mentorship with Master Level Technicians
- Tool Program for Apprentice Technicians.
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- Birthday Meal on Sonsray
- One paid day off for community volunteer work annually
- Annual Holiday Party with airfare and hotel covered for you and your +1
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- Open door policy with an active owner and management team
- Privately owned and operated — we're growing and we encourage you to grow with us
- All decisions come from the heart, not a boardroom
See current openings across Sonsray Machinery, Sonsray Fleet Services, and Sonsray Rental & Leasing.
Job Title: Class A Driver
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Job Type: Full- Time
Salary Range: $30 to $35 depending on experience
Position Summary:
The Class A Driver is responsible for safely transporting and delivering heavy equipment, machinery, and related materials to customer and company locations. This position ensures loads are properly secured, equipment is transported in compliance with DOT and safety regulations, and deliveries are completed efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and experienced operating tractor-trailer combinations and hauling heavy equipment in varying road and weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Complete walk around inspections and submit daily
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions by checking that the equipment is loaded and secured properly according to regulations
- Collect and verify delivery route instructions from appropriate source
- Obtain oversize and weight permits
- Coordinate pilot vehicle needs
- Maintain driver logs according to all applicable federal, state, local, and Sonsray regulations and procedures
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles promptly
- Secure cargo for transport or towing with applicable restraints including appropriate blocks, chains, binders, or straps where applicable, including covering of windows, exhaust, intake and other items as product configurations dictate
- Stop at all weigh stations along routes to comply with federal, state and local regulations
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
- Inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions and notify the supervisor of any discrepancies
- Regularly be engaged away from the employer's place or places of business and will be driving to the existing customer’s and/or prospective client’s location
- Drive trucks with capacities greater than 26,001 GVRW including tractor-trailer combinations to transport, tow, or deliver products and/or materials
- Assist with basic shop and yard support duties, including equipment check-in/check-out inspections for rentals and customer units.
- Perform light maintenance and service support such as oil changes, preventative maintenance, machine washing, fueling, and general upkeep of equipment and yard areas.
- Support the service department as a shop helper by assisting technicians with basic tasks, moving equipment, installing buckets or attachments for rental units, and providing additional hands when needed to avoid pulling technicians away from active repair jobs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard, wash rack, and equipment staging areas.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age/Minimum 4 years exp.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required, including manual transmission (18 speed) endorsement and current medical card. Candidates must provide documentation at the time of interview and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- This position requires local Class A driving and flatbed hauling experience.
- Ability to maintain DOT compliance and meet company driving standards.
- Prior experience operating tractor-trailers, flatbeds, towing equipment, and transporting heavy loads preferred.
- Experience with proper cargo securement procedures, including chains, binders, straps, and load safety requirements.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations, oversize/overweight load requirements, cargo securement, and transportation safety procedures.
- Ability to safely transport occasional oversize and overweight loads in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and management.
- Must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors and safely operate equipment in varying weather and road conditions.
About Sonsray:
Sonsray moves mountains for the construction, transportation, and agriculture industries. We are the West Coast's largest Thermo King & CASE dealership, offering sales, parts, service, rental, and leasing. We are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.
Why work here?
At Sonsray, we value all employees, their contributions, and most importantly, their ideas! We know that the key to moving mountains is teamwork. This is what we offer our team members:
- Medical coverage (PPO + HSA options)
- Dental, Vision, and Life insurance provided at no cost
- 401K with competitive employer contributions
- 80 hours of annual vacation, increasing with years of service
- Uniforms provided annually
- Annual boot voucher of $125.00
- One full paid day off annually for community volunteer work
- Birthday meal provided by Sonsray
- Privately owned and operated, with decisions made based on core values rather than corporate directives
- Annual Holiday Party, including covered airfare and hotel for employees and a guest
- Emphasis on company growth and employee development
- Open-door policy, fostering a collaborative environment with active owner and management involvement
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