Relief Driver

Baker Commodities; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental and vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan available

Job summary

Baker Commodities Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a Class A/B CDL driver to safely operate company vehicles on designated routes, collect delivery instructions, and ensure timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, maintaining logs per DOT/FMCSA, and following safety procedures while providing professional service. Requires 2+ years driving, proper endorsements, and a valid DOT medical card; benefits include medical, dental, vision, holidays, vacation, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or B CDL and current DOT medical card.
• Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations.
• Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned.
• 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicle to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes.
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations.
• Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption.
• Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact.
• Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency.
• Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary.
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.
• Follow department and company procedures.
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company.

Skills

Valid Class A or B CDL

DOT medical card

2 years driving experience

Endorsements (tanker & doubles)

High school diploma or equivalent

English reading/speaking

Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product.

Please see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes
• Drive assigned vehicle on designated route
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations
• Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption
• Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact
• Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency
• Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• Valid Class A or B CDL and current DOT medical card
• Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations
• Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned
• 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR
• Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department
• Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road
• Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment
• Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed
• Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

• remains in a seated position while using arms, legs and observation to operate vehicle
• observes and monitors equipment
• ascends/descends in and out vehicle and on equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

• communicates with co-workers, customers and supervisors
• moves, lifts, pushes and pulls equipment and material up to 60 lbs.
• walks, climbs, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches and handles equipment to collect material
• operates electronic devices such as GPS equipment and phone/radio

Occasionally (under 1/3):

• exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• exposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE such as gloves (protect from heat)
• moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaceselectronically and manually completes logs/reports

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.