Class A Driver
About The Position
J. Polep Distribution Services is seeking a Class A Driver for its Scarborough, Maine operations center. Drivers safely and efficiently deliver grocery, tobacco, food-service, and other products to convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail establishments. Deliveries include dry, refrigerated, and frozen products that are floor loaded and moved using a hand truck. The role also involves servicing accounts by collecting returns, refusals, and empty containers, and collecting payments as required. Drivers operate a Class A tractor-trailer in compliance with DOT and state regulations, use an on-board computer to manage logs, deliveries, and communications, and maintain accurate paperwork. Routes are local and regular, with drivers home every night and off on weekends. The position is full-time, permanent, and follows a consistent daytime Monday–Friday schedule.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License and current DOT medical card (required).
- Clean driving record.
- Good work ethic and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent driving, delivery, and customer-service skills.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to lift packages up to 50 lbs. and make deliveries with a hand truck.
- Comfort interacting with customers and with sales, accounting, and other departments.
- Excellent punctuality every day.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail establishments.
- Move floor-loaded products using a hand truck.
- Service accounts by collecting returns, refusals, and empty containers.
- Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and in compliance with DOT and state regulations.
- Communicate with support staff about delivery, product, or collection issues.
- Use the on-board computer to manage driver logs, deliveries, and communications.
- Deliver orders to the correct customer and ensure they are complete.
- Collect payments in the required manner and amount, and maintain correct paperwork.
- Complete assignments safely, accurately, efficiently, on time, and in a customer-friendly manner.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Quarterly safety bonuses
- Sick time and PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
