CDL Driver - BANGOR, ME - starting at $36.80/hr

Bangor ME•Bangor, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Associated Grocers is hiring a CDL-A Driver based at its Bangor, Maine depot. Drivers make deliveries throughout all six New England states, averaging about 300 miles per trip and three to four stops per day. Unloading is required at every stop, with deliveries involving pallets using docks or liftgates, two-wheelers, and rollers. The fleet consists of Freightliner tractors and refrigerated trailers ranging from 36 to 53 feet. Typical shifts are 10–11 hours, with start times between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Hours must be flexible, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position pays $36.80 per hour, with overtime after eight hours of driving daily. The company describes itself as a stable, employee-focused wholesale grocery distribution center with strong transportation-industry employee retention. The application process may include a phone discussion, an in-person interview and driving test (with driving record needed), background check, DOT drug screen, physical, and lift test. Strike conditions exist.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a CDL-A license without restrictions.
Be DOT certified.
Have excellent customer service skills.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and a background check.
Have a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
Complete the required pre-employment physical and lift test and, if invited to an in-person interview, a driving test.

Nice To Haves

A current CDL-A license without an automatic restriction is preferred.
At least two years of CDL-A driving experience is preferred.
Unloading experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive and deliver freight throughout the six New England states.
Unload deliveries at each stop using the applicable delivery method, including pallets with docks or liftgates, two-wheelers, and rollers.
Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.