Driver, Trainee Component

Take your CDL-A career further with McLane, an industry leader for 130+ years. We provide reliable, dedicated drivers with strong client relationships, competitive pay, and a focus on safety to get you home more often.

About the role

The Driver, Trainee Component position learns the essential functions of the Driver job, including accurate and timely distribution of products to customer locations. Trainees gain exposure to warehouse and operational functions as part of the developmental process.

Pay

• Pay Rate while in training: $65,000–$75,000
• Pay Rate after training: $75,000–$110,000

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure
• Operate truck safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report
• Operate Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions
• Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport
• Ride and train with Driver Trainer to various destinations, learning commercial driving regulations and observing driving skills
• Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipts, product temperatures, and exceptions
• Assist the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises
• Provide customer service, including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns, and issuing valid customer credits
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Possess a Class A CDL
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy
• Ability and willingness to select, load, unload, and deliver all products ordered by McLane customers
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify product quantities
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and teammates
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and onboard PeopleNet devices
• Read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks safely and effectively

Schedule

• Full-time
• 1st - Day shift
• Regional Team Routes

Work Location: Longmont, Colorado