What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Driver position at Savage?
Are you tired of driving long hauls and being away from home for extended periods of time? We have the perfect opportunity for you here at Savage!
Better Rates! New PTO Policy! Growth potential up to $110k annually! $5K Sign-On Bonus! Profit Sharing!
This position is based in Auburn, ME. Qualified candidates must be willing to relocate.
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:
- $5000 Sign-On Bonus
- Paying up to $30/hour based on experience
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life & 401(k) matching
- Up-to-dated Kenworth & Peterbilt Equipment (No Slip Seating)
- Two consecutive days off in a row
- Mix of local and two-night trips
- Uniform and laundry service
- $150/year steel toe boot allowance
- All PPE will be provided
- Extensive training provided to new Team Members
- A culture that appreciates Team Members
What you'll be doing:
- Safely and efficiently transport products to and from locations year-round
- Partner with dispatch in safely transporting material
- Assist the operation with other tasks deemed necessary to meet customer expectations
- Report maintenance issues to Dispatch
- Driving between 7 to 10 hours per day
- Take an active role in our safety program including attendance at all safety meetings and ensuring safe behaviors of self and others
Requirements of a successful CDL Driver:
- 2 years of driving experience utilizing Hazmat & Tanker endorsement required
- Valid CDL-A license
- Chemical and Liquid Tanker experience required
- Must be able to qualify for a Passport and TWIC card (Financial assistance available)
- Ability to workdays, nights, and occasional weekends as needed
- Safety consciousness and understanding of safe work practices for operating in different environments
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Successfully pass Savage's road test, which will include a proper pre- and post-trip inspection of the vehicle
- Must be one-year violations free and two years accident-free per MVR
- A solid and stable work history, please include a 10-year work history on the application.
Here are some of the physical requirements of this role:
- Climb into and out of the cab multiple times per shift
- Climb a ladder several times a day
- Lift roughly 25 pounds while connecting hoses to trailers
- Drive and work in adverse weather conditions
- Hook and unhook hoses and open and close valves
- Must be able to wear a chemical suit and other PPE while unloading hazardous materials in all types of weather
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Trucking route:
- Local
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $30
