CDL A Driver

Vanguard Renewables; Virginia; On-site; USD 91,693,056 - 94,558,464; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) Match

FSA Options

Education Assistance

Bonus

Paid Time Off

Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, MA, is seeking a dependable Class A CDL truck driver for nationwide deliveries of organic waste to renewable energy facilities. The role demands long hours on the road, strict safety practices, and precise logkeeping.

You will transport material, conduct pre/post-trip inspections, and map efficient routes while staying compliant with DOT rules. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance with HSA, dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, FSA

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• Class A CDL required, with no manual transmission restrictions and no intrastate-only limits.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card and pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety requirements and DOT regulations.
• Accurately record load and delivery information.
• Operate and maintain assigned delivery vehicle and trailers.
• Transport organic food waste to destinations and secure contents.
• Maintain logs and report working hours.
• Plan routes and stay on schedule; communicate with dispatch.
• Inspect vehicle before and after trips and address maintenance issues.
• Adhere to traffic laws and drive in all weather/road conditions.

Skills

Class A CDL

Tankers

Dry van

DOT medical card

Drug test

English proficiency

Clean driving record

Vehicle inspection

GPS routing

Willingness to work long hours

Saturday work

50 lbs lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-time

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.

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

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits, including HSA option, with substantial employer premium contributions.
• Competitive, employer-sponsored (100% paid) dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Basic employer-paid life and disability insurance, with optional supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match and immediate eligibility.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options to support healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Education and adoption assistance programs to support personal and family goals.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity in addition to competitive base salary.
• Robust paid time off supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Monthly cell phone and business expense reimbursement.

Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristic.

Salary Description

$32-$33/hr