Truck Driver Bakersfield, CA Job at Dot Foods in Bakersfield

Overview

Location: Bakersfield, CA - Hiring immediately

Pay: Starting pay up to $85K for inexperienced, first year earners, depending on job type and schedule. Plus bonus and incentive opportunities. Pay range includes training pay and is variable based on driver experience, job type, and schedule. See pay options.

Schedule Available: Traditional (typically dispatched 5.5 days out of the week)

Job Type(s) Available: No-Touch Freight or Team Driver

Environment: Work in all weather conditions and on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights

About the role: As a professional Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Class A CDL driver, you will pick up product from Dot Foods suppliers and transport product to our customers and distribution centers. DTI prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance, and pays for every part of the job. You will stay safe with our top-of-the-line trucks and training.

What you’ll do:

• Safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body
• For all jobs except no-touch freight, load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods
• Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed
• Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

Role specifics:

• Regular physical activity required for all jobs except no-touch freight; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and up to around 60 pounds
• Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours

Who we are:

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America's largest food industry redistributor. Our fleet consists of more than 1,500 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

Job requirements

YOU MUST HAVE

• Class A CDL and a good motor vehicle report or ability to obtain a Class A CDL; we help cover driving school tuition for new drivers
• Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements
• Medical examiner certificate from a company-approved examiner
• Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT)
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Safety-first mindset

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Six months of over-the-road experience or graduate of approved truck driver training school
• High school diploma or GED

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: DTI believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTI will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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Pay: $800.00 - $2,600.00 per week

What DTI can offer you:

• Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives and bonus opportunities
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing, PTO, and holiday pay
• Advancement opportunities