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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

3

Job Duties:

Truck drivers must be physically and mentally healthy. Each worker is expected to drive vehicles efficiently and safely through all types of roadways. Workers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi-trailers, and have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these vehicles. Must have a CDL or equivalent license, pass a required driver’s license background check, and mandated drug and alcohol test. Truck drivers must have and maintain a suitable driving record and be ensured by the employer’s insurance company. Truck drivers will haul harvested crops from fields/groves to designated processing and packing facilities. The driving and hauling will consist of driving the semi-tractor to the worksites contained in this application, attaching the tractor trailer and driving the tractor trailer to the processing or packing facilities identified. In addition, truck drivers may be required to place empty trailers in the fields/groves and/or relocate trailers throughout the designated worksites contained herein. Truck drivers must accurately and efficiently identify the geographic location of the assigned pickup and delivery sites by using aids such as verbal direction, maps, and other aids. Follow respect and abide by all local, state, and federal regulations and traffic laws pertaining to functions of driver of the company's vehicles. Truck drivers are responsible for pre-trip inspection of truck every morning and inspection of every trailer hooked to during the course of a day. An inspection form will be provided for this procedure and must be turned in daily with the driver's log. Truck drivers must report all faulty or dangerous equipment that would prevent safe operation of the vehicle to dispatcher or other management personnel immediately. Operate the vehicle in a manner consistent with responsible practices to avoid abuse, theft, neglect or disrespect of the equipment. This includes keeping the inside and outside of the vehicle clean and verifying that the vehicle is serviced. Truck drivers must complete a daily driver log sheet detailing every pickup, delivery and bobtail run of the day. This must be included with the log copies of all trip tickets and other papers for the day. Truck drivers must hook up airlines to the trailers, air up the brakes, and lock down before getting under each trailer. It is mandatory for drivers and passengers to use seat belts and shoulder harness. Passengers are not allowed in the vehicles without authorization. The use of vehicle is restricted to authorized driver(s) only. Truck drivers must pay attention to and practice safe driving techniques and adherence to existing safety requirements. Accurate complete and timely reporting to management of all moving violations, vehicle thefts and/or accidents is required of drivers.

Job Classification:

53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

12

Special Requirements:

Truck drivers must be physically and mentally healthy. Each worker is expected to drive vehicles efficiently and safely through all types of roadways. Workers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi-trailers, and have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these vehicles. Must have a CDL or equivalent license, pass a required drivers license background check, and mandated drug and alcohol test. Truck drivers must have and maintain a suitable driving record and be ensured by the employers insurance company. Physical Demands: This job will entail extensive sitting, and repetitive movement. Daily travel to various worksites in Polk, Hillsborough, DeSoto, Highlands, Pasco, Hernando, Hardee, Lake, Marion, Manatee, Orange, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties, Florida. Drug screening is post offer, post hire, can be random, and is at no cost the employees.

Number of Hours Per Week:

42

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Central Growers Association, Inc,

Location:

St. Petersburg , FL 33702

Worksite

Address:

212 Merril Avenue, Dundee, FL 33838

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23261-356649

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

10/10/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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