CDL Driver Wanted - $5,500 Sign On Bonus!

Class A Drivers; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation industry is seeking Class A Drivers to deliver products efficiently and safely. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, a strong driving background, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service. This position offers a competitive salary, an employment bonus, and a dynamic work environment focused on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL and acceptable driving record.
• At least one year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CMV and complete inspections.
• Unload and deliver products using lift gates and hand trucks.
• Maintain product fill levels and communicate route issues.

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

$5500 EMPLOYMENT BONUS

After (3) months of employment, you will receive $1,500; after (6) months of employment, you will receive $4,000.

• Payments will occur as soon as practicable after the specified time frames.

• You must be employed in good standing at the time of payout to qualify.

Position Summary:

To efficiently deliver products to customers in a safe, courteous, professional, compliant, and timely manner.

Position Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Safe and professional operation of a CMV, such as combination vehicles or straight trucks with a GVWR or GCWR over 10,001 lbs.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment using mobile handheld device logs.
• Safely and accurately unload and deliver products to customers using lift gates, hand trucks, or pallet jacks.
• Accurately complete delivery and pickup paperwork.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Maintain product fill levels on store racks, shelves, displays, and in coolers; transport products between truck, backroom, and display floor with MHE such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Communicate any barriers to maintaining the route plan to your supervisor so that changes can be communicated to customers or dispatch.
• Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
• Attend and complete all company training and certifications.
• Follow company policies, store policies, and all applicable laws, including DOT regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing and resolving concerns.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years old or meet minimum state legal age requirements.
• Valid Class A CDL and acceptable driving record per MVR policy guidelines.
• At least one year of driving experience with a Class A CDL or equivalent military driving experience.
• Minimum of one year of safe driving experience, with some of that experience within the past 12 months, operating a CMV similar to the one used for this role.
• One year of work experience in physically demanding environments such as distribution centers, roofing, farming, grocery docks, or construction.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Must pass a post-offer drug test, background check, and DOT physical.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Beverage industry experience.
• Customer service experience, including problem-solving.
• Experience with manual or powered pallet jacks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to operate manual transport equipment over distances without assistance.
• Ability to sustain physical activity over extended periods.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Overtime, attendance, and punctuality are essential due to delivery schedules and DOT regulations. Individuals unable to meet these requirements due to a disability should contact Human Resources for accommodations.

Reyes Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and hiring based on qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We are a Drug-Free Employer.