CDL A Driver

Vanguard Renewables Ag; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Dental & vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with match

FSA options

Education assistance

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vanguard Renewables is seeking a professional CDL A driver to transport organic waste and support our national on‑farm anaerobic digestion network. You will comply with DOT regulations, maintain logs, perform pre/post trip inspections, and ensure timely deliveries while upholding safety and company standards.

This full‑time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to decarbonization and renewable energy expansion, with weekend availability as needed and a focus on safe,

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement and clean motor vehicle record.
• Minimum 2 years verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Must have both Tanker and dry van experience.
• Must have a valid DOT medical card and pass a required drug test.
• English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements, procedures and rules.
• Transport organic food waste from origin to destination.
• Maintain driving logs and DOT records accurately.
• Inspect vehicle before and after trips and keep it clean.
• Stay on routes and ensure timely deliveries, communicating with dispatch.
• Operate and maintain delivery vehicle safely and professionally.

Skills

CDL Class A

Tanker endorsement

DOT medical card

English proficiency

Clean driving record

GPS / routing systems

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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 resourcefulHigh 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.