A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
Join the Mahaska Team as our Driver Trainee. We provide on-the-job training to help you gain the skills and experiences needed to be a successful Driver Trainee! Mahaska is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all walks of life to apply today! Our ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, hardworking, and competitive. As a Driver Trainee, you will gain knowledge of all accounts, train new hires to deliver, fill, rotate, and merchandise products, along with cover routes as needed.
Requirements:
Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Desire to obtain knowledge and a familiarity with all company products Building productive, long-lasting relationships with customers Demonstrate proficiency with technology, capable of learning to use a computer, handheld, or iPad with reasonable instruction. Strong communication skills. Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Have a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) or, for the right candidate, training provided to obtain your Class A CDL. Prefer applicants 21 years of age or older. Be available and capable of performing the physical functions of the position, which include lifting and moving loads of up to 50 lbs manually and maneuvering a two-wheel cart with up to 200 lbs of product. May occasionally be required to deliver a keg weighing up to 165 lbs. Excellent benefits and company perks!! Our benefit packet includes : Health, RX, Dental, Company paid Life Insurance policy for full-time employees, Additional, spouse and child life insurance, 401 (k), paid personal days, and paid vacation. All are eligible on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment! At 1 year of service, you will get a chance to meet with our 3rd party financial advisors to help you with your financial planning needs. Company Perks include : We also offer employee product discounts, and college scholarships for our employees & dependents. We also have an onsite Market where you can get company products during the day at discounted prices! Mahaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer All job offers are contingent upon passing the pre-employment background check and drug screening process. Mahaska encourages qualified candidates to submit their applications if they think they would be a good fit for the position, even if they have a concern that their background check or drug screen results may not meet the company's expectations. A positive result on these screens does not automatically mean employment will be denied. Please submit your application and answer the screening questions honestly as each report is reviewed individually to determine if a candidate will proceed with employment and any information provided during the application process will be considered as part of the decision-making process. Upon hire, all new employees are required to provide documentation of their eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must currently be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Mahaska is unable to accept applications that would require sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Mahaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. .
