CDL A Driver
About The Position
Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina, who thrives working long hours on the road and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.
Requirements
- Being available for work at M-F for up to 12 hours but no less than 8 hours per day
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement
- Class A CDL without the following restrictions: Manual (E), Air brakes (L, Z), Night driving (G), No semi-trailer (O), Intrastate only (K) or Medical variance (M) Clean motor vehicle record Primarily Operates within a 100-mile radius of your home, but can go up to 250 miles
- Availability to work on Saturdays as needed.
- Minimum 2 years verifiable Class A CDL Experience
- Must have both Tanker and dry van an experience
- Must have a valid DOT medical card
- Pass a required drug test
- English proficiency is required
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
- An innate sense of direction
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
- High level of composure and good stress management
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Comply with all safety requirements, procedures and rules
- Records all load and delivery information accurately on required documents
- Keeps equipment clean and performs routine maintenance checks on trucks and trailers
- Always Represent Vanguard Renewables in a professional manner
- Maintaining a driver's log in accordance with DOT regulations
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
- Transport organic food waste from the place of origin to assigned destination
- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent damage
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload waste at selected destinations
- Assist in mapping delivery routes
- Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
Benefits
- Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Phone Expense Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
