Driver III

Company: Bronco Wine Company Reporting to: Terminal Supervisor Travel Requirements: Frequent statewide travel as an essential function of the position, based on assigned delivery routes and business needs FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Category: Full-Time Regular Pay Range: $25.00–$29.19 per hour Location: Onsite/Field-Based, Santa Fe Springs, CA Shift: First Shift Bronco Wine Company is seeking a Driver III based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA. The Driver III is responsible for providing dependable, courteous, and safe transportation and delivery of company goods throughout California using Class A commercial tractor-trailers. Delivery locations may include wineries, bars, restaurants, hotels, chain stores, and other customer or company locations. The Driver III safely operates assigned tractor-trailers, maintains accurate delivery and vehicle records, performs required inspections, and serves as a professional point of contact between Bronco Wine Company and its customers. Bronco Wine Company was founded in 1973. Our family-owned company strives to continue and improve upon being vertically integrated, from the vineyard to the table, focusing on crafting quality wines for every table. Our family’s resilience and sustained growth will continue to be fostered through stewardship of family, valued employees, respected partners, and future generations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Safely operate assigned Class A commercial tractor-trailers using defensive-driving practices and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Complete assigned statewide delivery routes safely and efficiently in accordance with delivery schedules and business needs.
• Deliver goods to assigned customers, wineries, and other locations in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
• Read and understand road signs, driving directions, safety information, delivery documentation, and other written information necessary to safely perform the essential duties of the position.
• Maintain accurate and current records, including trip sheets, customer forms, driver logs, fuel-purchase records, vehicle maintenance records, incident and accident reports, vehicle-condition reports, and other required documentation.
• Conduct required inspections of assigned tractors and trailers and complete applicable vehicle-condition documentation.
• Clean assigned equipment and perform minor maintenance tasks within the scope of the position, as required.
• Safely load, unload, secure, and handle goods using applicable delivery equipment and established procedures.
• Safely operate applicable delivery equipment, including hand carts, pallet jacks, tanker hoses, and hatches, based on the assigned equipment and delivery.
• Plan and follow assigned routes and adjust to road, traffic, customer, or delivery conditions as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with customers, leads, supervisors, and other employees regarding deliveries, discrepancies, delays, vehicle conditions, or other operational matters.
• Submit required delivery, vehicle, and other operational records to the appropriate lead at the end of the shift.
• Follow applicable Department of Transportation requirements, California Vehicle Code requirements, company policies, and established safety procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s purpose and operational needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; in lieu of a high school diploma or GED, relevant work experience will be considered.
• Valid California Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the assigned tractor-trailer and delivery responsibilities.
• Ability to meet applicable endorsement and credential requirements based on assignment:
• Tanker: Class A CDL with Tank Endorsement.
• Dry Van: Class A CDL.
• Drayage: Class A CDL and valid TWIC card.
• Driving record that meets applicable company and position requirements.
• Experience safely operating Class A commercial tractor-trailers.
• Experience with safe and defensive driving practices.
• Experience loading and unloading vehicles and handling freight or product associated with assigned deliveries.
• Ability to plan routes and resolve delivery-related issues.
• Ability to maintain required driver, vehicle, delivery, and customer records.
• Ability to drive tractor-trailers for extended periods and travel statewide based on assigned routes and business needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safe and defensive commercial-driving practices.
• Knowledge of maps, routes, driver logs, vehicle inspections, and applicable maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation requirements, California Vehicle Code requirements, and company driving and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of delivery equipment applicable to assigned work, including hand carts, pallet jacks, tanker hoses, and hatches.
• Ability to safely operate Class A commercial tractor-trailers and applicable delivery equipment in accordance with established company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Ability to safely load, unload, secure, and handle products and delivery equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and timely delivery, driver, and vehicle records.
• Ability to plan and navigate assigned delivery routes, including travel to unfamiliar locations.
• Ability to identify and communicate vehicle, delivery, customer, or safety concerns.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with customers and other business partners.
• Ability to work independently while following assigned routes, schedules, safety requirements, and company procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation and/or the use of appropriate material-handling equipment, as applicable to the assigned task.
• Ability to frequently climb into and out of tractor cabs and access trailer or cargo areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to access tanker ladders when applicable to assigned equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating assigned tractor-trailers, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to walk frequently during loading, unloading, inspection, and delivery activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and handling activities necessary to load, unload, secure, and deliver goods and operate applicable delivery equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in Class A commercial tractor-trailers, at the Santa Fe Springs terminal, and at customer, winery, warehouse, distribution, production, and other delivery locations.
• The position requires frequent driving for extended periods, including travel to unfamiliar locations throughout California.
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors and may involve varying weather, temperature, traffic, road, and customer-site conditions.
• Work requires frequent entry into and exit from tractor cabs and may require access to trailers, cargo areas, tanker equipment, and customer delivery locations depending on the assigned route.
• Employees must follow applicable vehicle, customer-site, company safety, and personal protective equipment requirements while performing assigned duties.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Side-shield safety glasses, head and ear protection, high-visibility safety vest, and appropriate footwear when entering production facilities or other designated operational areas.
• Additional task-specific personal protective equipment may be required based on the assigned tractor-trailer, delivery location, activity, and applicable safety procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER At Bronco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented, committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Wine Discounts
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident & Injury
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT: Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic safeguarded by law. We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: We will provide reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process, or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations, please reach out to our Human Resources at HR@broncowine.com for further assistance or guidance. CALIFORNIA APPLICANT NOTICE: Bronco Wine Company complies with California pay-transparency and equal-pay requirements. The pay scale listed in this document is the salary or hourly wage range the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position and must be completed before the position is advertised. The Company does not seek or rely on an applicant’s salary history when determining whether to offer employment or what compensation to offer, as prohibited by applicable law.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Bronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bronco Wine Company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.