Class A Driver

Overview

Join Our Team as a Class A Driver – Bakersfield CA

PACE Supply’s Santa Ana branch is looking for a skilled and dependable Class A Driver to join our team! If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to work for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. As one of the West Coast’s premier wholesale distributors, PACE Supply serves professionals in plumbing, hydronics, fire protection, water treatment, pumps, septic, sewer, and water works. Our trusted reputation is built on high-quality products, excellent service, and a deep commitment to our customers.

🔹 MUST HAVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCE 🔹

In this full-time role, you’ll operate Class A commercial vehicles—including tractor-trailers and flatbeds—on a night transfer route from Santa Ana to Bakersfield (Midnight – 9AM). Overtime opportunities may be available.

Responsibilities

Class A Drivers are tasked with safely operating heavy-duty commercial vehicles to transport goods and materials to various destinations. They are required to comply with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, as well as adhere to company policies to ensure efficient and safe operations. Core duties include:

• Route Planning: Strategically plan delivery routes, taking into account traffic, weather, and road conditions to ensure timely deliveries.
• Loading and Unloading: Assist with the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring items are properly secured to prevent damage during transit.
• Vehicle Inspections: Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify any mechanical or safety issues, ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Communication: Coordinate with dispatch and customers to confirm delivery schedules, adjust for changes, and provide updates as needed.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate delivery logs, bills of lading, and other required documentation, ensuring all records are compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to hours-of-service regulations, taking required breaks to ensure compliance with safety standards and avoid fatigue-related risks.
• Vehicle Security: Ensure that the vehicle and its cargo are properly secured and safe for operation at all times.
• Maintenance Reporting: Report any maintenance or repair needs promptly to ensure vehicles remain in optimal operating condition.
• Vehicle Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized vehicle, both inside and out, to uphold a professional appearance and ensure safety.

A successful Class A Driver should demonstrate a clean driving record, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects as required.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent credential require.
• Must possess a valid California Class A Driver’s license with a "T" endorsement (doubles, triples, tankers), Manual Transmission Experience, and be at least 21 years of age.
• A clean driving record is required, along with the ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Medical Certification Clearance Card, FMSC Clearinghouse registration, and clean driving record required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience operating Class A vehicles and/or relevant training, with previous delivery experience in wholesale products and warehouse environments strongly preferred.
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of driving laws, regulations, adherence to speed limits, and familiarity with procedures in the event of an accident, either in the warehouse or while driving.
• Ability to perform long hours of driving, as well as moving and heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work a five-day work week with flexibility for overtime, as needed.
• Basic English proficiency for reading, writing, and oral communication.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to sequence tasks effectively (e.g., by size, alphabetically, or numerically) and group similar items together.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Work Environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits

NO

Remote Availability

NO

*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the HR Department at (844)-393-7172.

Compensation: 28 to 35 (USD)