Driver Trainee: CDL Path to $70k+ & Home Time

McLane Company, Inc; Hopkinton (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Life Insurance

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Driver Trainee in Contoocook, NH. You’ll learn essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution to customer locations and exposure to warehouse operations during your developmental period.

Pay starts at $24.50 during training; after training, drivers earn $70,000–$110,000. Full benefits, 401(k), and vacation from day one; background check and drug screen may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Complete training and receive Class A CDL in 6 months or less.
• Ability and willingness to select/load/unload and/or deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
• Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver's skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Adaptable

Dedicated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Driver Trainee in Contoocook, NH. You’ll learn essential functions of the Driver role, including distribution to customer locations and exposure to warehouse operations during your developmental period.

Pay starts at $24.50 during training; after training, drivers earn $70,000–$110,000. Full benefits, 401(k), and vacation from day one; background check and drug screen may apply.