Class A CDL Driver

Job Title: Class A CDL Driver

Job Description

This role involves safely operating Class A commercial vehicles to transport goods and materials to various destinations while maintaining strict compliance with transportation regulations and company policies. You will plan routes, perform vehicle inspections, assist with loading and unloading, and provide excellent customer service to ensure timely, accurate, and safe deliveries. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM start time, and you must be available to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers and flatbeds, to transport goods safely and efficiently to designated locations.
• Plan delivery routes strategically, considering traffic, weather, and road conditions to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo, ensuring items are properly secured and balanced to prevent damage or shifting during transit.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to identify mechanical or safety issues and ensure the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Coordinate with dispatch and customers to confirm delivery schedules, communicate changes, and provide status updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, bills of lading, driving records, and other required documentation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including hours-of-service rules, taking required breaks to prevent fatigue and ensure safety.
• Ensure the vehicle and its cargo remain secure at all times, including during stops and while parked.
• Report maintenance or repair needs promptly to keep vehicles in optimal operating condition and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle interior and exterior to support safety and present a professional image.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse teams to prepare, stage, and securely load orders for delivery.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service during deliveries, including interacting with customers at job sites or facilities.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including safe lifting techniques and proper use of equipment such as hand trucks.
• Comply with traffic laws, speed limits, and established procedures in the event of an incident or accident, whether on the road or in the warehouse.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, dragging, and walking with materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work a consistent five-day work week with flexibility to work overtime when business needs require it.

Essential Skills

• Valid California Class A Drivers license with a "T" endorsement for doubles, triples, and tankers.
• Manual transmission driving experience, including operation of double axle vehicles with air brakes.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience operating Class A vehicles and/or relevant training.
• Clean driving record
• Current Medical Certification Clearance Card and registration in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• High school diploma or equivalent credential.
• Strong knowledge of driving laws, DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, and safe driving practices.
• Ability to perform long hours of driving and to lift, move, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Basic English proficiency for reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to sequence tasks effectively and group similar items by size, alphabetically, or numerically.
• Ability to work a MondayFriday schedule with a 7:00 AM start time and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous delivery experience in wholesale products and warehouse or distribution environments is strongly preferred.
• Prior warehouse or distribution experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with procedures to follow in the event of an accident, either in the warehouse or while driving.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Comfort working both independently on the road and collaboratively with warehouse and dispatch teams.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Why Work Here?

The organization is a respected, industry-recognized wholesale distributor that takes pride in providing high-quality products and outstanding service to its customers. You will join a team that values safety, professionalism, and reliability, and that is trusted by plumbers and contractors for its expertise and product range. The company emphasizes a safety-first culture, supports your well-being and job satisfaction, and offers excellent health benefits for you and your family. You will have the opportunity to build a stable, long-term career in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions on the road and in the yard.

Work Environment

The role is based in a wholesale distribution environment that includes both driving and warehouse settings. You will typically work Monday through Friday with a 7:00 AM start time, with the expectation of overtime as business needs arise. The position involves frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and regular lifting, carrying, dragging, and walking with materials weighing up to 50 pounds, often using a hand truck. You may also spend prolonged periods sitting while driving or occasionally at a desk working on a computer. The work environment frequently includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, and may occasionally involve working at heights or around vibration. Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level is generally moderate and consistent with a busy warehouse and transportation setting. Dress will be practical and safety-oriented, suitable for warehouse and driving work, and may include items such as sturdy footwear and other safety-related attire as required by company policy.

This is a Permanent position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefit Snapshot: PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

This is a Permanent position based out of San Jose, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.