On-Call Class A Truck Driver-(SJMGT) Job Listing at Matheson Inc. in San Jose, CA

Transportation, Environmental/Green

Matheson Inc. is looking for an experienced Part-Time Class A Truck Driver in San Jose, CA to work on an on-call basis. Class A Drivers who are self-motivated and career-minded are invited to apply.

Are you tired of being a “number” and ready to join a company that recognizes you as an individual? Do you feel undervalued and rarely appreciated? Do you want to be part of a team of highly-skilled professionals?

 

If you answered ‘YES’ to these questions and meet the following requirements, we want you to be a part of our family!

 

Responsibilities:

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  Check the vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
  


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  Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew while checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  


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  Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  


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  Electronically maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  


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  Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles.
  


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  Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders or covers.
  


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  Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
  


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  Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
  


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  Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors or other drivers.
  


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  Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
  


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  Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
  


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  Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  


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  Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
  


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  Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
  


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  Load and unload trucks, help others with loading and unloading, operate any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and use other equipment as necessary.
  


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  Perform emergency roadside repairs such as installing light bulbs or tire chains.
  


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  Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  

 

Qualifications:

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  CDL Driver’s License
  


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  2 years recent Class A driving experience
  


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  Clean MVR
  


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  Ability to pass the USPS background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen
  


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  Ability to pass a criminal background check
  

 

Compensation: Hourly rate is determined by the USPS Wage Determination.

 

 

Matheson Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.