Driver Trainee Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class B Commercial Driver's License with hazardous materials endorsement is required.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must make safety a priority, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy hands-on, customer-focused work.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• At least one year of previous truck driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a daily safety check of the delivery vehicle and report items needing repair.
• Review the daily manifest, load the truck, and make deliveries safely and productively in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Follow delivery standards emphasizing customer service, efficiency, and productivity.
• Attend and actively participate in delivery driver meetings (huddles).
• Communicate effectively with Delivery Center dispatchers and routing specialists.
• Proactively report customer concerns and other problems encountered.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance, including a clean uniform.
• Learn and proficiently use the Raven handheld device.
• Interact professionally with customers and respect their property.
• Maintain a clean, organized truck stocked with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
• Adhere to truck safety standards.
• Participate in the night and weekend on-call schedule.
• Prime furnaces for customers who are out of oil, or perform a leak test and light the pilot for customers who are out of propane.
• Participate in cross-training or support other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for employee and family benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discounts for the home.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Three weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Uniform and boot allowances.
• Shortened summer hours.
• Veteran's Day paid holiday for active military and veterans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Weekly pay.