This position is eligible for $7,500 signing bonus! Training Program for CDL Drivers with less than 2 years experience!
Location
Warwick, RI
Description
Are you looking for a great company to have a meaningful driving career with?
Are you "newer" to commercial driving and looking for an opportunity to gain experience with a professional company with a training program? - JOIN BAKER! Why:
Receive a $7,500 signing bonus (paid in installments over the first 15 months)
Get great training and experience while earning the signing bonus!
Fantastic benefits - 401k retirement plan with company contribution
Local routes - sleep in your own bed
Great Company that is employee, community and family-focused
Baker is a recycling company dedicated to saving the environment
This role will be a full-time regular "Relief Driver" role and will support us in meeting our customer's needs used cooking oil removal in accordance with local ordinances and environmental regulations.
Job Purpose: Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product.
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
Position Requirements
Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR
If you have a CDL with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, but less than 2 years commercial driving experience, you may qualify to participate in our Entry Level Driver program
Must be 23 or older to comply with insurance requirements
Tanker and doubles endorsements based on vehicle assigned
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road
Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment
Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department
Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations
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 surfaces
electronically and manually completes logs/reports
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage offered, 401(k) With Employer Contribution, Paid holidays, Paid vacation and sick time, Company sponsored life insurance, Company sponsored short and long-term disability
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
First
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
About the Organization
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.
Open Date
9/22/2021
Division
Billerica
Category
CDL Driver
Company ID
Baker Commodities
This position is currently accepting applications.
