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Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Driver

South Central Sugar Cane Growers' Association

Franklin, LA

$17.00 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13373197515
Email address to Apply:
rickygonsoulin@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
156
Job Duties:
Job duties include operating and performing routine servicing of trucks and equipment to transport sugarcane from various worksites, in connection with the harvesting of a perishable crop, from the fields to the mill and from the factory parking and staging areas to the mill operating tractor-trailer combination; deliver sugarcane to designated locations (without leaving tractor-trailer combination); DOT Approved CDL required; 2 months previous experience of driving tractor-trailer combination; job involves extensive sitting, exposure to extreme temperatures, and repetitive movements; travel may be required to and from field locations; transportation is provided; drug screening may be required upon hire and randomly (paid for by employer). Worker may be paid above the stated hourly rate commensurate with experience, expertise, and job-related skills, at the employer’s discretion. Bonus may be paid at the end of contract at the discretion of the employer. Base hours offered is 49 hours; additional hours are usually offered during a plentiful season and may include 10-40 additional hours of work depending on the nature of the season. Las tareas del puesto incluyen operar y realizar el mantenimiento rutinario de camiones y equipos para transportar caña de azúcar desde diversos lugares de trabajo, en relación con la cosecha de un cultivo perecedero, desde los campos hasta el ingenio y desde las áreas de estacionamiento y preparación de la planta hasta el ingenio, operando la combinación de tractor‑tráiler; entregar la caña de azúcar en los lugares designados (sin abandonar la combinación de tractor‑tráiler). Se requiere una licencia de conducir comercial (CDL) aprobada por el DOT. Se requieren dos (2) meses de experiencia previa conduciendo una combinación de tractor‑tráiler. El trabajo requiere permanecer sentado durante períodos prolongados, exposición a temperaturas extremas y la realización de movimientos repetitivos. Puede requerirse viajar hacia y desde los lugares de trabajo en el campo; el transporte será proporcionado por el empleador. Puede requerirse una prueba de detección de drogas al momento de la contratación y de manera aleatoria durante el empleo, la cual será cubierta por el empleador. El trabajador podrá recibir una remuneración mayor que la tarifa por hora establecida, de acuerdo con su experiencia, conocimientos especializados y habilidades relacionadas con el trabajo, a discreción del empleador. Asimismo, podrá otorgarse un bono al finalizar el contrato, a discreción del empleador. Las horas base ofrecidas son cuarenta y nueve (49) horas por semana. Generalmente se ofrecen horas adicionales durante períodos de alta producción, las cuales pueden incluir entre diez (10) y cuarenta (40) horas adicionales de trabajo, dependiendo de la naturaleza de la temporada.
Job Classification:
53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Special Requirements:
The worker must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records. Applicants must have the following documents: Police report from each state where the applicant has worked or lived for more than three months in the previous 10 years. Copies of all commercial driver's licenses held by the applicant. A copy of their driving record.
Number of Hours Per Week:
49
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
South Central Sugar Cane Growers' Association
Location:
Franklin, LA 70538

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26169-032003
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $15.65 per hour.
Date Posted:
6/30/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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