CDL Class A Driver

ACE Hardware•Westfield, MA

21d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Road Never Looked So Good with Ace! Ace Hardware is looking for Professional Truck Drivers to make an impact and support our retailers with direct-to-store deliveries. Come Drive with the Best! We give you the tools to succeed and be safe: Dispatch Time: 11 pm - 2 am Monday - Friday schedule Delivery trailers are equipped with lift gates When possible, Driver uses electric pallet jacks Newer, well-maintained tractors and equipment Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals Our Truck Drivers work independently to provide superior customer service. Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members. This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment. It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year class A tractor/trailer on-road driving experience or comparable experience with large military vehicles
In the past 1 year, maximum of one (1) minor moving violation
In the past 3 years, no suspensions or revocations and no convictions of reckless, careless, or hit and run driving
In the past 5 years, no conviction of DUI or DWI
Minimum age requirement 21 years
Valid CDL with hazardous material endorsement or 90 days to obtain
Must meet the physical qualification requirement established for the USDOT (Part 391, Subpart E)
Must pass DOT drug screen and be enrolled in a random drug screen program
Must read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand highway signs and signals, converse with delivery clients and general public, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports/records

Responsibilities

Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.
Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.

Benefits

Weekly Pay (Additional pay for store deliveries, sleeper berths, backhauls, road closures, training)
Driver incentive program to boost income
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. Paid sick time 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 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Driver Recognition Program
Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals
Employer sponsored uniform program
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!
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.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection