Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer - Over the Road) - CDL A

Tropicana Brands Group; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Johnstown is seeking a Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer - Over the Road) with CDL A to perform long-distance pickups and deliveries of finished products or materials. You may sleep in sleeper cabs and must be able to lift 20–45 lb cases as needed.

The role requires 21+ years old, passing a DOT physical and road test, and a valid U.S. CDL with Non-Excepted Interstate Status. Expect rotating shifts and extended periods away from home.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• Valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status
• At least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours

Responsibilities

• Deliver finished products or raw materials to assigned destination
• Ensure safety and compliance of load
• Maintain DOT driver log and other required transport documentation
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Skills

CDL A

DOT Regulations

Safety Conscious

Job description

Transport Driver (Tractor Trailer - Over the Road) - CDL A

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Shift

Rotating Shifts

Hourly Rate or Annual Target Pay

$85000 / year

Job Description

Position drives a tractor/trailer truck to make long-distance pick-ups and deliveries of predominantly finished products or materials/supplies. Checks and/or assists in the loading/unloading of the trailer. Position obtains proper authorization for all deliveries/pick-ups. Inspects vehicle for proper and safe operating conditions before and after each trip. Must maintain a DOT driver's log and adhere to all DOT regulations. Position will require multiple nights away, sleeping in sleeper cabs. May require driving in adverse weather conditions. Position requires CDL license. Position requires working tractor/trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear as well as climbing in and out of cabs and sitting for extended periods of time. Also requires lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds if they fall in trailer.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver finished products or raw materials to assigned destination
• Ensure safety and compliance of load
• Maintain DOT driver log and other required transport documentation
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years or older
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• Valid U.S. CDL License with Non-Excepted Interstate Status
• At least 100,000 verifiable accident-free miles or more than 2,500 accident-free hours
  Follow DOT Regulations

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Operating trucks requiring a Valid U.S. CDL Class A license (e.g., driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight spaces, dropping and hooking, operating landing gear, backing into docks and confined spaces, etc.)
• Hauling consumer products and perishable consumer goods (e.g., transporting unstable loads, hauling different weights on different trip segments, etc.)
• Operating a tractor-trailer in different conditions (e.g., highway driving, side/local roads, city/country, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
• Valid Class A CDL license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (with HazMat/Double and Tanker endorsements)

Because the material job duties of this role involve regular field work (away from a physical Company location), including visiting customer locations and interfacing with employees, vendors, and customers of the Company, and the general public -- following a conditional offer of employment, the Company has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history in accordance with applicable laws to ensure safety. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In addition, the Company will verify your education, employment history, and motor vehicle or driving history (if applicable to this role).

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity