Warehouse Driver

About the Job

Cityside Fiber is seeking a motivated Warehouse Driver to join our Warehouse team. This role is responsible for safely operating a 20-ton stakebed truck to load, secure, and deliver conduit, fiber optic cable reels, and related materials, and plays a key part in keeping materials moving to our crews, job sites, and customers. Success in this position requires a strong commitment to safety, dependability, and professional communication, strong organizational abilities, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a 20-ton stakebed truck for local deliveries and pickups.
• Load, unload, transport, and properly secure materials and equipment.
• Safely handle and transport reels of conduit, fiber optic cable, wire, pipe, and related materials.
• Properly strap, tie down, chain, block, and secure reels and other cargo to prevent shifting or movement during transportation.
• Inspect cargo and tie-down equipment before leaving the warehouse and throughout the trip.
• Verify that loads are properly distributed and within applicable weight limits.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, bills of lading, delivery tickets, and related documentation.
• Follow all applicable DOT, FMCSA, California DMV, and company safety regulations.
• Follow proper procedures for cargo securement and ensure all loads are safe before operating the vehicle.
• Safely maneuver and back the truck in warehouses, construction sites, customer locations, and tight areas.
• Assist warehouse personnel with loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Operate forklifts or other warehouse equipment when authorized and properly trained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe truck, warehouse, and loading area.
• Report vehicle maintenance issues, damaged materials, unsafe conditions, or load concerns immediately.
• Communicate professionally with warehouse personnel, customers, vendors, and dispatch.
• Follow assigned delivery schedules and routes while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and on-time service.
• Perform other warehouse and delivery duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a culture of trust, integrity, and collaboration
• Understand and uphold Cityside Fiber's core purpose and values and be passionate about what we do.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial driving experience, including 3+ years on a 20-ton stakebed
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet the company's commercial auto insurance requirements.
• Proven experience transporting heavy and oversized materials.
• Hands-on experience strapping, chaining, tying down, blocking, and securing cargo.
• Experience handling conduit reels, fiber optic cable reels, electrical materials, pipe, or similar construction materials strongly preferred.
• Valid California Commercial Driver's License appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
• Clean and safe driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and California commercial vehicle requirements.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Ability to safely operate a heavy truck in local traffic, warehouses, construction sites, and customer locations.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle warehouse materials as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Dependable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the telecommunications, electrical, utility, construction, conduit, or fiber optic industry.
• Forklift experience/certification.
• Experience loading and unloading cable and conduit reels.
• Knowledge of cargo securement requirements for heavy and cylindrical loads.
• Familiarity with local Orange County and Southern California delivery routes.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.

About Cityside Fiber

Cityside Fiber is on a mission to deliver high-quality, reliable internet to communities through innovation and a people-first approach. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, we are an emerging telecommunications provider expanding rapidly due to high demand. Our culture is built on innovation, accountability, and trust, and we seek independent thinkers who want to contribute to something big.

Location

Headquarters in Irvine, CA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $25/hr.+ (dependent on experience) (non-exempt)
• Company-sponsored medical & dental for employees (Subsidized for dependents)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and holidays
• Growth opportunities & career development programs

Why Cityside Fiber?

Cityside Fiber believes that we all deserve amazing internet! Our core purpose is to create networks that better enable life-changing connectivity in our communities by daring to be different and having our team members put people first all while having fun. We’re building a next-generation internet provider with a focus on innovation, accountability, and trust. At Cityside Fiber, you’ll work with a passionate team, have room for growth, and make a real impact.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, submit your resume through our careers site. No phone inquiries, please.

Visit our website at www.citysidefiber.com

Cityside Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.