Website Coast King Packing LLC
Pay: $22.25 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Truck Driver to join our transportation team. Truck Drivers are responsible for transporting harvest machinery between fields. Drivers must be able to pull trailers ranging from 20 feet to 53 feet, including doubles, while obeying all DOT regulations and company policies. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, adherence to regulations, and excellent driving skills. The Truck Driver will operate different types of trucks including dump trucks, flatbeds, and refrigerated trailers, ensuring timely delivery of freight while maintaining the highest standards of service.
Duties
· Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and DOT medical certificate.
· Inspect and document vehicle condition for safe operation.
· Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
· Maintain accurate driving logs as required.
· Transport produce, packing materials, and harvest equipment between designated locations.
· Secure all loads prior to transport.
· Complete repair orders for malfunctioning equipment.
· Maintain communication with dispatchers, supervisors, and logistics personnel.
· Participate in safety training and follow all company safety policies.
· Perform other duties as assigned to support productivity and safety.
· Cross-train to assist other staff as needed.
Skills
· 3–5 years of experience in produce and equipment transportation preferred.
· Ability to operate tractors, harvest machines, and trailers safely.
· Ability to climb onto equipment and trailers.
· Must be able to work independently and identify/report hazards.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) required; must be able to read, write, and complete DOT logbooks accurately.
· Familiarity with basic technology (smartphones, tablets, handheld devices).
· Must maintain a clean driving record and insurability.
· Must be reliable, trustworthy, and team-oriented.
· Must comply with all company policies, including safety, food safety, and labor relations
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, uneven, muddy walking surfaces and outside weather conditions which may include temperature below 50°F or temperature above 90°F. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb and use hands and arms to finger, handle, squeeze, feel and reach. The employee must be able to lift, carry and push up to 60 pounds.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.
Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibility to this job at any time.
Join our team as a Truck Driver where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will help keep our operations running smoothly.
