Seasonal Class A CDL Drivers Needed – Almond Harvest | Merced, CA
Button Transportation Inc.
Hiring within a 25–30-mile radius of Merced, CA
Join Our Seasonal Agricultural Team — Work Begins at the End of July
Button Transportation is hiring Class A CDL Drivers for the upcoming almond harvest season. This seasonal position typically lasts 4–5 months and offers excellent earning potential with home-daily routes.
Whether you're an experienced CDL driver or a recent CDL school graduate, we provide paid training and the opportunity to build valuable experience hauling agricultural commodities.
Pay & Compensation
Average weekly earnings: $1,200–$1,680+
Top-performing drivers have the opportunity to earn even more.
Paid weekly.
Drivers earn 25% of each load, with percentage increases based on years of service.
Most drivers complete 4–5 loads per day, depending on customer demand and route conditions.
Benefits & Perks
Home every night
Paid orientation and hands-on field training
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
401(k) with a 50% company match
Opportunities for year-round employment after harvest
We promote from within and encourage long-term careers.
If seasonal work ends and no additional positions are available, eligible employees may qualify for unemployment benefits and COBRA continuation coverage.
Schedule
Typical workday: Sunup to sundown
Button Transportation operates 24 hours a day, giving drivers opportunities to maximize their earnings.
Drivers are encouraged to work 5–6 days per week during harvest.
Routes primarily involve hauling almonds from local orchards to processing facilities.
Qualifications
Valid Class A CDL
Doubles endorsement required
Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records, as required by 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2).
Good driving record (MVR)
No DUI, DWI, BAC violations, or license suspensions resulting from moving violations within the past five years
Reliable attendance and a dependable work ethic
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
New CDL Graduates Welcome
Recent CDL school graduates are encouraged to apply. Our diverse operations provide opportunities to gain experience hauling multiple agricultural commodities and operating various equipment types, helping you build a successful long-term driving career.
Apply Today
Join Button Transportation for a rewarding harvest season with competitive pay, home-daily routes, paid training, and opportunities for long-term employment.