CDL A Spotter

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Visalia, CA, USA
In-Office
24-26 Hourly
Junior
Retail
The Place with the Helpful Hardware Folks
The Role
Operate as a CDL-A spotter to move and position trailers in the yard, supporting cross-dock/backhaul moves and driver recovery as needed. Work independently to ensure timely trailer movement, follow strict safety protocols, and deliver excellent customer service while collaborating with traffic and safety teams.
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Compensation Details:

$24.25 - $26.25 per hour

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

 

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

  • Weekly Pay

  • Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents

  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation

  • Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position

  • Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

  • Adoption cost reimbursement

  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description:

 Work Schedule

Sunday to Thursday, 05:00 am - 2:00 pm (working days and shift are subject to change).

At Ace, "Helpful" is more than just a slogan—it’s at the core of everything we do. It guides the service we provide to our retailers and their communities, who are impacted daily by the quality of our operations and retail experience. We also take Helpful beyond our stores through our Ace Foundation, and its partnerships with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) and Habitat for Humanity, as well as through our employee-sponsored Ace Helpful Fund that provides emergency financial support to our own Ace team members in times of crisis. The spirit of Helpful can also be found within our values-driven company culture, in which team members live our W.E.L.I.G.H.T. Values every day to create a positive work environment for all.

Within the Ace family, there’s always room for more Helpful, so join us today to be a part of what makes Ace the Helpful Place!

Our distribution center is looking for Professional CDL-A Spotters to make an impact and support our operations by ensuring the timely movement and positioning of trailers. Backed by a team of traffic and safety experts, CDL-A Spotters receive continuous support to ensure safety and efficiency on the yard and, when needed, off property (e.g., cross-dock/backhaul moves and driver recovery). Spotters are one of the revered "Faces of Ace," working independently to provide superior customer service and the Ace Helpful experience in and around the yard.

Safety is Our Number 1 Priority!

Safety is Our Number 1 Priority! With Safety as our number one priority, Ace is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and injury-free environment for all team members by supporting the latest and greatest safety programs and initiatives and practicing continuous improvement as new advancements become available. In addition, Ace team members are equipped with industry-leading tools and equipment before starting their shift.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with hazardous materials endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

  • Minimum of 1 year tractor/trailer combination experience preferred

  • Applicants with less than 1 year of experience may be considered and could qualify for an accelerated comprehensive training program

  • No suspensions, revocations, or convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years.

To learn more and apply, please visit careers.acehardware.com or text "ACE" to 30914.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Skills Required

  • Valid CDL-A with hazardous materials endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
  • Minimum of 1 year tractor/trailer combination experience
  • No suspensions, revocations, or convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years
  • Willingness to work scheduled shift (Sunday to Thursday, 05:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Ace Hardware Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ace Hardware Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Ace Hardware Corporation.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program includes a fully vested match plus additional quarterly and annual company contributions. Some roles also provide access to incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities that can complement retirement savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available for employees and dependents, alongside short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance. Flexible spending accounts and reduced‑cost prescriptions are available in some locations.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and paid holidays are provided, with some teams gaining PTO eligibility shortly after hire. The offering also includes paid parental/bonding leave and dedicated paid volunteer hours through Ace Cares Week.

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The Company
HQ: Oak Brook, Illinois
18,770 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its business units operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Santa Catarina, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.

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