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W.A. Murphy Inc.

Driver/Operator

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$37,873 / year median in California

-20% projected decline

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Job Description

Helendale, CA Drivers /
Operator Pay:
$34.96 Job description: A well-established local company (92 years) providing explosives and explosive related services to the construction, quarry and mining industries in California, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Our company is currently looking for a team player to fill the position of Truck Driver/Operator. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers on specific routes, reviewing orders prior to delivery, loading and unloading trucks and providing exceptional customer service to our client base. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you're interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today.
Requirements:
Clean personal record - No felonies Clean driving record Must be 21 years of age with a valid class A CDL with hazmat, tanker, doubles endorsements Current T.S.A. clearance Registered with
F.M.S.C.A.
Drug/Alcohol Clearing House Ability to pass company driving test Must be able to operate manual transmission Background check and pre-employment drug test with randoms Resume/ DMV printout required to interview Must possess a positive and professional attitude Strong customer skills Ideal to live in area of site (Victorville, Barstow, CA.)
Responsibilities:
Drive and operate vehicle safely and legally Delivery of Hazmat between company and customer sites. Driver will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles Unload and reload products onto trucks according to company procedures Truck driver will maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher Unload products per client specifications (up to 55lbs. per box/case.) Review delivery inventory of products with customer to ensure accurate count/product received by customer
Benefits:
$34.96/hour starting wage. Paid overtime available weekly Profit sharing 401K 2-3 weeks paid vacation Paid holiday Sick leave 40 hrs. Paid time off "PTO" 32 hrs. Paid training Medical/ Dental benefits Life insurance Home most nights Steady work no layoffs
Pay:
From $34.96 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you at least 21 years of age? Due to our work with commercial explosives, we cannot employ anyone with certain convictions. Yes or No only. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, was the felony later dismissed, set aside, or expunged?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required) T.S.A. Clearance (Required)
Work Location:
In person