Local Class A Driver

**This position is based in Auburn, ME. Qualified candidates must be willing to relocate. **

Are you tired of driving long hauls and being away from home for extended periods of time? Savage is looking for Class A CDL Drivers who will safely and efficiently transport material to and from our customer's locations year-round.  You will be home in your own bed three or more nights a week. At Savage we take safety seriously, in fact, we have been awarded "Maine Motor Carrier of the Year" 5 out 7 years! 

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• $5000 Sign on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance (Up to 10k)
• 30-day housing incentive
• Paying up to $30/hour based on experience
• Growth potential to earn up to $100k
• Two days off in a row (Weekend)
• Mix of local and one night trips
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• Up to date Dedicated Equipment 
• Same customers with multiple locations
• Uniform and laundry service
• $200/year steel toe boot allowance
• Excellent benefits after 30 days - including medical, dental, vision (80% employer paid), Paid time off (PTO), 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, 
• A culture of safety

For more information call 207-440-2514 ask for Scott
 
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 to all safety meetings and ensure safe behaviors of self and others

Requirements of a successful CDL Driver:

• A minimum of 2 years of Class A CDL Driving experience
• Valid CDL Driver’s License, Hazmat, Tanker endorsements required
• Ability to workdays or nights and must be willing to work an occasional weekend day.
• Experience driving in the snow and ice
• Safety conscious and understand safe work practices for operating in different environments: freeway conditions, secondary roads, in-plant facilities, weather, such as snow, rain, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to read maps and operate GPS unit
• Must be able to qualify for a Passport and TWIC card 
• Successfully pass Savage's road test, which will include a proper pre and post trip inspection of the vehicle
• High School Diploma / GED
• Chemical experience
• 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 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
• Sit in truck long distances for up to 7 to 10 hours per day
• Must be able to wear chemical suit and other PPE while unloading hazardous materials in all types of weather