J&D Meat

Become a proud employee of our transportation team!

We are a leading independent, family-owned broad-line food service distribution company located in the San Joaquin Valley. We value all our employees, near and far, because they're the foundation of our company's success. We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina, thrives working on the road and consistently ensures safe and accurate deliveries.

Position Summary: Collaborate with our team to offer delivery services to our clients, as well as pick-up services from vendors and other clients. This position is based in Fresno, CA.

Pay Range: Average annual pay range $45,000 - $70,000 (pay rate is determined by individual skills, years of experience, endorsements, and other relevant factors)

Shift:

• 1st shift, subject to change based on company requirements.
• 5-6 days on, 1-2 days off

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Pay
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Consistent hours
• Employee discount
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Local position - means you get to go home every night!

Job Description: 

• Connect with customer as the face of our company
• Deliver food items to commercial and non-commercial operators in a timely and efficient manner
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Operate vehicle safely in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations along routes in compliance with state regulations as needed.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and effectively

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.                         
• Must work in hot and cold environments.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, bending and reaching. 
• Must comply with department dress code.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.       
• Must work in and around fumes and odors.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

Qualifications:

• Class A Driver’s License    
• Must be able to read and speak English to converse with our customers, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquires, and complete required reports                                                          
• Must pass Drug Test and Physical 
• Ability to lift heavy boxes                                                        
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Availability to work long hours when needed.                
• Acceptable driving record (Must be approved by insurance)