Truck Driver

Grocery Outlet; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,299 - 43,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Transportation Driver to ensure the safe and compliant transportation of products. This role involves adhering to federal regulations, conducting vehicle inspections, and maintaining shipping documentation. Candidates need a valid Class A CDL and a commitment to safety. The position offers pay starting at $26.66 hourly along with 401(k) profit sharing, and compensation may vary based on experience. Join a team dedicated to quality service in California.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as required by DOT FMCSA regulations.
• Must consent to a thorough background investigation, including MVR checks.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle based on routing information.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a complete and up-to-date Driver Qualification File.

Skills

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Strong commitment to safety

Flexibility to work in a team environment

Job description

Our Mission

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.

About the Team

Our Supply Chain and Logistics team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About the Role

The Transportation Driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant transportation of products over designated routes. This role requires strict adherence to all Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and company safety policies. Drivers provide essential support to warehousing operations by ensuring the safe operation of vehicles and the proper loading and unloading of orders. This role reports to the Manager - Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with FMCSA regulations, report deficiencies to maintenance immediately.
• Maintain a complete and up-to-date Driver Qualification File (DQF) as required by FMCSA § 391.51.
• Comply with all FMCSA hours-of-service (HOS) rules and company policies.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as all company-established safety rules and procedures.

• Operations

• Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to and from pre-designated locations based on daily routing information.
• Properly secure and transport cargo to prevent damage or shift.
• Maintain regular contact with dispatch via telephone or radio to receive instructions and report status.
• Ensure all shipping documentation (e.g., bills of lading, manifests) is accurate and complete.

• General

• Provide information and/or advise others as needed.
• Operate within a defined budget; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
• Special projects as assigned by management.

About The Pay

• Pay Range: $26.66 Hourly
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as required by DOT FMCSA regulations.
• Must consent to and pass a thorough background investigation, including:-Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check for the past 3 years.-Verification of safety performance history from all previous DOT-regulated employers for the past 3 years (as required by FMCSA § 391.23).
• Must successfully complete a road test and/or provide a valid CDL skills test waiver.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and professionalism.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.