HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

Department of Education; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education is seeking a Heavy Truck Driver in Sacramento, CA, responsible for delivering essential food supplies to schools and child care facilities. This role requires a valid California CDL and involves loading/unloading goods, maintaining truck records, and ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy. Ideal candidates should be reliable, have strong communication skills, and be willing to travel occasionally.

Benefits

Free Parking

Employer-purchased Insurance Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess a class A commercial driver's license.
• Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in logistics and delivery operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a heavy truck and deliver USDA Foods and DoD Fresh to various locations.
• Maintain vehicle logs and ensure the truck is road worthy.
• Perform delivery coordination with recipient agencies prior to delivery.

Skills

Vehicle Operation

Load Balancing

Communication

Education

Valid California Drivers License (CDL)

Job description

Per CCR 249.3, this recruitment may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off dates are May 23, 2025,11 : 59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. The Nutrition Services Division’s mission is to assist agencies with meeting the nutritional needs of school children in preschool through grade twelve and infants and children in childcare environments. Under the supervision of the Materials and Stores Supervisor at the State Distribution Center in Sacramento, the Heavy Truck Driver (HTD) is responsible for the operation of a two or three-axle truck tractor and pulling a 28- to 48-foot dry or refrigerated trailer. The HTD delivers U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods and Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (DoD Fresh) to recipient agencies located in counties throughout Northern and Central California. The HTD loads the USDA Foods and DoD Fresh ensuring that the load is balanced in the trailer, and verifies the products and destination against the bill of lading prior to departure. The HTD is also responsible for contacting each location at minimum 48 hours prior to expected delivery, performing minor vehicle repairs and regular service maintenance to ensure the equipment is road worthy, keeping truck records, and preparing reports. Occasional overnight travel and regular overtime are required. The HTD must meet Department of Motor Vehicle's requirements and is responsible for maintaining a class “A” commercial driver's license. Free ParkingPosition is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

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Working Conditions

IN OFFICE POSITION

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and requires the incumbent to report to the office five days a week. This position is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions.

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