Job Description

Title:  Driver – Seasonal (Includes Shuttle)                               
Position reports to: Driver Supervisor
Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for safely transporting various cargos for the Seasonal Terminals under the direction of the Driver Supervisor. All work is to be done in a safe, efficient and profitable manner. This person must demonstrate integrity, heritage, fairness, quality, and community service in the performance of one’s functions and responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Pick up and deliver loads as per the schedule set up by the Driver Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communication with our customers & co-workers.
• Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Supply Driver Supervisor with ample field information such as loaded and empty trailer count and harvest times.
• Perform a complete and thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection(s) before/after each load; submit completed DVIR’s to dispatch in a timely manner to assure a safe and effective fleet.
• Keep truck cleaned, fueled, and check fluids, belts, tires, etc. before leaving the yard. Check trailer tires, brakes, seals, and tomato doors before leaving the yard.
• Properly secure equipment (such as trucks, trailers, tarps, etc.) and cargo using company approved securement procedures/tools.
• Properly document all driving and non-driving time and approve daily as required under FMCSA regulations; maintain logs, electronically or on paper as required.
• Properly document and turn in all paper work (freight bills, logs, fuel, and toll receipts, field tags, hourly pay forms, and any citations or inspections) at the end of each shift.
• Attend safety meetings quarterly.
• Report to work as scheduled and work through the end of DOT allowable hours of service or until dispatcher/driver supervisor indicates it is the end of your work day; Schedule all appointments or requests for time off according to policy and in advance with your Driver Supervisor, using appropriate company forms/procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Use all safety equipment and safety clothing as required or as necessary for safe operations. Report any unsafe acts or conditions. Inquire in a timely manner about safe work procedures when in doubt about any situation or condition; follow guidance provided by driver supervisor, safety personnel, or others responsible for safety related issues.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled. Must be able to work all hours and any shift up to the FCSA allowable hours in a 7 day work week and as allowed under state, federal or local law.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned.

Performance Standards:

• Customer service- Promotes customer service excellence.
• Dependability- Reports to work daily and on time consistently; delivers loads/equipment and submits proper paperwork on time and as directed. Job demands- Adjusts well to job duties and adapts positively to change.
• Job Safety- Follows safety rules and procedures; promotes safety at all times.
• Work execution- Achieves good results efficiently and consistently.
• Work relationships- Is courteous and cooperative.

Position Specifications

Education:

• High School diploma, GED or trade school equivalent.
• Must demonstrate English language skills at the level sufficient to understand and follow directions and to communicate with customers, law enforcement and others as needed to perform essential duties.

Technical Training:

• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and the general public.
• Valid Class A California License with doubles endorsement and an acceptable DMV print out (Shuttle Driver Class C).
• Class A must be qualified to haul interstate loads.
• Meets Company driver hire and retention guidelines.

Experience:

• Prefer minimum two (2) year AG or Freight driving experience.
• Must be 22 years old or older.

Work Environment:

• Field environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, dirt and uneven ground.
• Exposure to high volume traffic including congestion and high speed traffic on roads and highways.

Physical / Mental  Abilities:

• Self-motivated and detail oriented; work with minimum supervision.
• Required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have ability to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Must use feet for repetitive movement when operating equipment controls.
• Must have agility and balance to safely climb on/off all equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, twist, squat and climb, including ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to lift arms above shoulder for pulling and pushing.
• Must have a good sense of direction and ability to read and understand a map.
• Must be free of any mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a commercial vehicle safely.
• Must have mental acuity sufficient to make sound decisions quickly in confusing and critical situations.

Read the above job description completely before signing below. Sign and date below to indicate that you have received the job description, have had an opportunity to ask questions about it, that you understand the essential duties and expectations for the position, and that you are able to perform the essential duties of the positon with or without reasonable accommodation.

ANTONINI BROS., INC., ANTONINI FRUIT EXPRESS

DRIVER HIRE AND RETENTION GUIDELINES

1. Must be a minimum of 22 years of age and qualified to haul interstate loads.
2. Must have a Class “A” CDL with doubles endorsements.
3. Must complete an application for employment.  
4. Must provide a DMV record of driving history that is not older than 30 days.
   1. No DUI and/or reckless driving violations with a violation date within the last 3 years.
   2. No open Failure to Appear on driving record.
   3. Any accidents within the last 3 years must be accompanied with a collision report as issued by the law enforcement department that wrote the report. 
      1. IF no report exist, must provide statement of fault and accident details from insurance company.
   4. Printout must show that medical long form is on file with the DMV.
   5. No more than 2 points according to the California DMV on your driving record for the past 12 months or no more than 3 points for the past 24 months.
5. Must have taken and passed all required DOT drug/alcohol screens within the past 3 years.
6. Must present valid medical card.
7. Must successfully complete an interview and Company administered road test (new hires only).

Once employed, drivers must maintain an acceptable driving record that meets the following guidelines below:

1. Must take and pass all required DOT drug/alcohol screens.
2. No DUI and/or reckless driving violations, while working or not.
3. Any Failure to Appear violations must be eliminated from their record prior to license suspension date.
4. No more than 3 points according to the California DMV on your driving record for the past 12 months or no more than 4.5 points for the past 24 months.
5. If a driver is involved in an accident in a vehicle outside of work, he/she must turn in a collision report issued by law enforcement.

If a driver falls outside the above guidelines while employed, he/she will be terminated from employment. Any accidents, moving violations and/or citations must be communicated to the Terminal Manager within 72 hours. These instances will be reviewed by management and may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

I have read and understand that I must meet the above criteria to be considered for employment as a driver for Antonini Bros., Inc. and must remain within the above guidelines during any period of employment with the company. Additional guidelines and criteria may apply, including my ability to perform the essential duties of the job. I currently meet the driver hire guidelines listed above. I further understand that this is not an offer of employment. 

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I, authorize Antonini Bros., Inc., or Antonini Enterprises LLC for the sole purpose of transmitting information to Antonini companies, to make such investigations and inquiries of my personal, employment and /or medical history and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. (Generally, inquiries regarding medical history will be made only if and after a confidential offer of employment has been extended.) I, hereby authorize employers, schools, health care providers and other persons to release information about names and dates of previous employers, reasons for termination of employment, work experience, work conduct and performance, accidents, academic history, professional credentials and other information. I further release previous and current employers, schools, health care providers and other persons from all liability in responding to inquiries and releasing information in connection with my application for employment.

I understand that false, incomplete or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in me not being employed and that in the event of employment, may result in discharge. I also understand that if I am employed, and Antonini Bros, Inc. later discovers that I have provided false or misleading information with respect to any inquiry related to this application, that Antonini Bros., Inc. will terminate my employment.

I authorize the Company or its agent to obtain information in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 391.23 from my DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing records by carriers (company/school) listed in this application. I further understand that information I provide regarding current and/or previous employers may be used, and those employer(s) will be contacted for the purpose of investigating my safety performance history as required by 49 CFR391.23 (d) and (e). I further understand that I have the right to:

1. Review information provided by previous employers;
2. Have errors in the information corrected by previous employers and for those previous employers to re-send the corrected information to the prospective employer; and
3. Have a rebuttal statement attached to the alleged erroneous information, if the previous employer(s) and I cannot agree on the accuracy of the information. I understand that if I wish to review information about my DOT-regulated employment history provided by any previous employer(s) of the past three years, I must submit a written request to Antonini Bros., Inc. at any time between the time I apply for work until 30 days following my employment or notification that I have been denied employment. Antonini Freight Express, Inc. or its agent(s) will make this information available within 5 business days of receiving the request or within 5 business days of receiving the requested information from the prior employer, whichever is later. If I have not arranged to pick up or receive requested records within 30 days after Antonini Bros, Inc. has made them available, I will be considered to have waived my request.

I understand and agree that, In accordance with the provision of Section 604(b)(2)(A) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public Law 91-508, as amended by the Consumer Credit Reporting Act of 1996 (title II, Subtitle D, Chapter I, of Public Law 104-208), that I have been informed that reports verifying my previous employment, previous drug and alcohol test results, and driving record are consumer reports which may be obtained for employment purposes and which may include information regarding my character, general reputation, mode of living, and personal characteristics. These reports are required by Sections 3382.413,391.23, and 391.25 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

I agree to provide Antonini Bros., Inc. such additional information and complete such examinations as may be required to complete my employment file. I understand that if hired I will be required to abide by all Company rules and all local, federal and state laws and regulations. I also understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Company.

I understand that this application or subsequent employment does not create a contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. I understand that employment at Antonini Bros., Inc. is At-Will and, if hired, my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice by the employer. I also understand that if hired, I may terminate my employment at any time for any reason, with or without notice. The At-Will terms of my employment may not be revoked or revised by agreement with or by any employee or agent of the Company except the President of the Company. Such revocation, revision, or agreement must be in writing and signed by the President of the Company.

I affirm with my signature below that a) I have completed the application myself, b) that prior to submission, I have read all of the above statements and have had an opportunity to ask questions, c) that all statements made by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and d) that I have withheld nothing that would, if disclosed, affect this application unfavorably. I understand that any false statements or material omissions may be grounds for refusal to hire, or for immediate dismissal if discovered after hire.