Seasonal Class A Driver

Position Purpose

This role accelerates business values by delivering ice to customers in articulated vehicles (tractor-trailers) that require a CDL Class A license. Drivers are either assigned a delivery route or transport truckloads of ice to specific customer locations. The delivery region, route, and type of equipment operated is subject to change depending on business needs. Drivers are expected to physically unload, deliver, fill and rotate ice at the customer locations.

Drivers demonstrate our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no-nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction.

Drivers lead, collaborate, and demonstrate lean principles, using lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for customers, employees, and shareholders.

They actively utilize lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to assess business opportunities and drive continuous improvement, and they lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

• Operate and maintain a clean company truck in a safe and professional manner.
• Unload, deliver, and rotate ice at customer and other designated locations in a safe, courteous, and service‑oriented manner.
• Perform pre‑post trip inspections, comply with state/federal hours of service requirements, and operate the vehicle per DOT regulations.
• Participate daily in the Daily Visual Management (DVM) process; review DVM results with other drivers.
• Produce invoices for each delivery and complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain the safe operation, working condition, and inventory of driver tools, including handhelds, printers, handcarts, and hand trucks.
• Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.
• Pick up equipment as directed.
• Perform other operational duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and processes.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics, maintaining honesty and integrity.
• Maintain high safety standards.

• Pallets to be delivered each day: 16
• Number of 7 lb. bags per pallet: 300
• Total bags of ice delivered per day (7 lb. equivalent): 2,100
• Total bags of ice delivered per 5‑day week: 10,500
• Total pounds delivered per day: 21,000
• Total pounds delivered per 5‑day week: 105,000
• Tons of ice delivered daily: 10.5 Tons
• Tons of ice delivered weekly: 52.5 Tons

• Read and interpret documents in English, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Maintain constant state of alertness and safe operating manner.
• Work without fatigue.
• Accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Store and recall instructions in short‑term memory.
• Concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognition and judgment.
• Coping with sudden changes or emergency situations.
• Demonstrate a caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination; respond rapidly to stimuli.
• Remain free from mental or physical impairments that adversely affect safe, competent performance.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to operating conditions.

• Internal: CSM, CSRs/Dispatchers, Location Manager, Lead Driver (where applicable), and Forklift Operators.
• External:
  Customers and warehouse personnel.

This position requires a Class A CDL driver’s license. It is a professional driver role, requiring safe and courteous conduct at all times and a clean driving record.

None.

High School education or GED required. Three years of previous route‑driver experience preferred. At least one year experience as a driver in a vehicle similar to the one assigned during employment is required. Basic math skills and exceptional customer‑relation skills required.

Must drive in stressful environments. Unload, load, and rotate product in merchandisers.

Must lift 40 lbs. throughout the day and work in all weather conditions.

Direct responsibility for property, funds, and information, adhering to all corporate policies and procedures.

Modesto, California.

Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for high‑quality ice produced to the industry's highest standards. Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice coast to coast.