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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

7

Job Duties:

Driver will be employed at Company's Memphis Terminal at 1896 E. Brooks Rd, Memphis TN, as a local commercial truck driver. The driver will be driving from the 1896 E. Brooks Road terminal to different warehouse locations in a 50-mile radius from the terminal to pick up or deliver freight. The driver will return to the terminal at the end of daily delivery/pickup. Most driving start times are between 6-8am Monday-Friday, some weekends as needed. Driver will be driving a manual engine tractor (Sleeper or day cab manual engine unit), and a 53-foot dry van. The driver will not load or unload (no touch to the driver), but will be responsible for making sure the correct bills are collected from the shipper and receiver. Drivers are responsible for reporting issues with equipment after conducting their pre/post inspection. It is important for the driver to know how to use a GPS and know required routes. Driver will be required to perform pre-and post- trip inspections, and determine safety of equipment to perform work. Driver will conduct break and light checks on equipment check fluids (oil, water, coolant), during breaks to make sure equipment is taken care of, and mitigate on the road breakdowns. Driver will be required to identify the need for the 5th wheel adjustments or repairs, and be able to successfully and safely attach/detach trailer from truck, and lower down feet to properly move truck away and leave trailer docked. Driver will also perform tire checks and identify low, inflated, or worn-out tires, including its thread depth and tire condition; open and close 53-foot trailer doors; and properly secure them for hauling. Driver must learn truck routes and know truck exits, bridge height restrictions, and follow directions from dispatch on a turn-by-turn basis. Driver must go inside trailers and count pallets and read bills for product accuracy when picking up and delivering product, and must match product on pallets with bills received at the pickup locations. Overtime is available as needed, up to twenty (20) hour per week.

Job Classification:

53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

24

Special Requirements:

Must possess a Class "A license" from the US, or the equivalent license from Mexico or Canada that permits operation of a commercial vehicle in the United States. Must know how to operate a manual 10-speed tractor trailer truck. Must not have any DUIs/DWIs in the past 5 years. Must be able and willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation drug screen, physical, and comprehensive background check.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Fontana Transport, Inc.

Location:

Fontana , CA 92336

Worksite

Address:

1896 E. Brooks Road, Memphis , TN 38116

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-23186-168730

Multiple Worksites:

Yes

Additional Wage Information:

Optional Subsidized employee health insurance plan; 6 paid federal holidays per year; quarterly performance bonuses

Date Posted:

8/16/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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