Drivers - Class A

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Sunnyvale Seafood Co. is a fast-growing seafood distribution company committed to delivering fresh, high-quality products to restaurants and markets across the Bay Area.  We take pride in reliability, safety, and exceptional customer service.

Sunnyvale Seafood, located in Union City, CA, is looking for dependable and experienced Class A Drivers to join our team.  This role involves transporting seafood products safely and efficiently while maintaining product quality and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities:
-Fully understand how to operate and safely operate Class A commercial vehicles to deliver seafood products to customers
-Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
-Transport products, etc., from the place of origin to the assigned destination
-Pick up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner
-Ensure contents are properly secured inside the truck to prevent breakage or damage
-Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
-Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
-Assist in mapping delivery routes
-Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
-Communicate with dispatch as needed
-Confirm contents of each shipment load match the manifest document
-Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
-Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
-Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
-Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
-Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
-Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
-Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
-Track and report working hours
-Adhere to company rules and regulations
-Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road condition
-Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
-Make safety a priority at all times
-Unload products to customers
-Collect customer’s payment if needed

Requirements and Qualifications:
-High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
-Valid Class A Commercial driver's license required
-2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
-Clean driving record with no moving violations
-Must pass a background check and drug test
-Skilled at driving large vehicles
-Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
-Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
-Physically and mentally fit
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
-Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
-Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
-An innate sense of direction
-Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
-High level of composure and good stress management