School Route Driver - Class B

Producers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading dairy supplier in Fresno, California is seeking a School Route Driver to transport products to schools safely. The role requires a valid Class B Commercial Driver license, two years of driving experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing inventory, conducting vehicle inspections, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid, nonrestrictive Class B Commercial Driver license.
• Two years of commercial driving experience required.
• Ability to manage stress and stay focused while driving.

Responsibilities

• Transport dairy products to schools safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with staff and manage truck inventory.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial vehicle

Job description

Producers Dairy Foods Inc., a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for a School Route Driver to join our winning team in Fresno, California. The School Route Driver operates a commercial vehicle to transport and stock product to its scheduled destination while staying in compliance with all State and Federal regulations and Producers Dairy Foods policies. This position is responsible for demonstrating the Producers Dairy Mission Statement and utilizing a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset in supporting team capability and unity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operating a commercial truck to safely and efficiently transport a variety of Producers Dairy products to schools.
• Ongoing and effective communication with Producers Dairy personnel and school staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Performing pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections and adjustments, preventative maintenance, and minor on-road repairs, as needed.
• Communicating with school staff regarding existing and new products and services.
• Managing client and truck inventory to ensure consistent supply is stocked.
• Effectively gauging, driving, and adjusting to a variety of road and weather conditions including but not limited to: rain, wind, rural and mountain terrain, heavy traffic, etc.
• Daily completion of route deliveries, required paperwork, settlement of routes and inventory, and obtaining payments for deliveries.
• Safely and timely loading and unloading of product onto and off of the vehicle.
• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Producers Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid, nonrestrictive Class B Commercial Driver license and a clean DMV record with no more than 2 points.
• Must have two years' commercial driving experience.
• Must have continuous concentration, alertness, and attention to detail while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Must not be easily impacted by stressful or non-routine situations. Must be able to consistently stay calm, composed and focused when under pressure.
• Must have excellent time management skills, dealing with time constraints to deliver product in a timely and safe manner.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Must be able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization.

Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.

Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.