Index Packaging Job Description:
This position is for a Commercial Drivers Licensed (CDL) truck driver trainee that will report to our location in Milton, NH. This individual would be responsible for learning to drive both tractor trailers and box trucks during the course of delivering merchandise to our customers or picking up goods at customer facilities.
We will provide “behind the wheel” live training with one of our qualified instructors for multiple months. We will also provide company funded online training that should prepare you to pass the government’s mandatory FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) test. Passing the FMCSA test allows you to obtain a learner’s permit from the state of New Hampshire.
This will give you the opportunity to save over $10,000 on tuition costs as you are paid to learn. We only ask that you drive for us for a minimum of three years so we can recoup our investment in building your commercial driving skills. Our ultimate goal is to support you to earn a CDLA driver’s license and foster a long-term employment opportunity for you.
Competencies/Qualifications:
· Must have clean driving record (must pass DMV records check)
· Must desire to study and earn the knowledge and skills to qualify for a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) from the state of New Hampshire.
· Must be willing to gain knowledge of truck mechanics so as to report any maintenance issues
· Must be willing to gain knowledge of the geographical areas of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine
· Must be able to operate phone supplied by Index Packaging for maintaining drivers’ daily log
Restrictions and Limitations:
· Must be able to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds
· Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 70 pounds
· Must be able to drive up to 8 hours at a time
Responsibilities:
· Follows trucking schedules as assigned and is generally able to maintain that days schedule
· Maintains contact with Trucking Supervisor as needed regarding status of arrival times (at customer facility or at Index Packaging), and communicates any truck or site issues
· Assesses maintenance issues as they arise and reports issues to Supervisor
· Adapts to all road conditions
· Loads tractor trailers and box trucks when required
· Unloads tractor trailers and box trucks when required
· Uses a pallet jack
· Follows directions
· Reads packing slips
Salary and Rank:
· Hourly position
· Type of Employment: Full Time
· Reports to: Trucking – Internal Transportation Supervisor
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Trucking home time:
Ability to Commute:
- Milton, NH 03851 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milton, NH 03851: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person