General Laborer - Delivery Driver Trainee

Dead River Company; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the delivery sector is seeking a General Laborer - Delivery Driver Trainee in Scarborough. This role involves vehicle maintenance, assisting drivers, and opportunities for cross-training. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities while ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on products and services

Work uniform and safety glasses allowance

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Some vocational or technical training is desirable.
• No experience required but familiarity with shop equipment and mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Wash vehicles daily and assist mechanics as needed.
• Deliver petroleum products when licensed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training

Job description

General Laborer - Delivery Driver Trainee

Job Category: Delivery

Requisition Number: GENER005903

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• Full-Time

Locations

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Scarborough
Scarborough, ME 04070, USA

Description

Join Our Team - Find Your Future!

Get Paid While You Learn!

Position Summary:

Assist in the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all vehicles, buildings, bulk plants and grounds. The responsibilities of this position will be carried out with particular attention to maintaining company property and representing Dead River Company in accordance with the Dead River Company pledges and guarantees and co-worker guarantees. Candidates selected for this position may receive additional ongoing training and/or cross-training to be effective in a future Delivery Driver role.

Essential Functions:

1. Washes vehicles on a daily basis to assure clean vehicles that will present a quality company image.

2. Buffs and polishes truck tanks, painting certain truck parts, and aiding in routine maintenance.

3. Assist in moving, loading or lifting appliances, tanks, and heating equipment.

4. Assists the mechanic as required in maintenance and repair

5. Embraces growth opportunities that involve cross-training or supporting other departments as needed.

Other Tasks:

1. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

2. Assist drivers with delivery of petroleum products when necessary.

3. Deliver petroleum products when necessary (assumes appropriate licensing)

4. Participate in special projects as necessary.

Contacts:

There is frequent contact with the Delivery Driver Manager, drivers, and district staff.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance –Premiums as low as $6 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and Scholarships and grant for employee’s children
• Discounts on our products and services
• Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance
• Paid Training at our State-of-the-art institute
• Opportunity for growth!
• Opportunities at Several Locations in MA, ME, NH, and VT

Education:

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Some vocational or technical training is desirable.

Experience:

No experience is required. However, a familiarity with shop equipment and a mechanical aptitude are preferred.

Certification and Testing:

May have a Class B Commercial Drivers License with hazardous materials, air brake, and tank endorsements or be open to obtaining these certifications.

Equipment Used:

Most hand tools, shop tools, yard tools, and high pressure truck wash equipment.

Decisions Made:

The tasks for this position are routine and specific instructions are given.

Safety Considerations:

This position must be aware of slip and trip hazards and utilize proper lifting techniques. A familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets for various shop related chemicals and petroleum products is required.

Other Attributes Required:

This position requires an individual willing to accept and follow instructions, be a team player, and work well with others.

Most of the day is spent inside a repair garage or outside doing physical labor. There is frequent contact with petroleum products, fumes, and cleaning solvents.

Physical Requirements Analysis:

• The position requires frequent standing. The position also requires some walking and occasional sitting.
• There is occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• There is frequent use of the hands/arms to reach, feel, handle, push, or pull.
• There is frequent communication involving both speaking and listening.

Weight or Force Moved:

Frequently this position is lifting from 0 to 25 pounds. Occasionally the individual must lift weights from 25 pounds to 75 pounds or more. Help is available for lifting very heavy objects. If task involves assisting Drivers, Laborers must be able to pull a delivery hose (a weight of up to 75 lbs. - up to 150 feet an average of 30 times daily)

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

DL Drivers License

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