Driver - Helena - Associated Food Stores, Inc

• Get paid for what you do, not just the miles you drive!
• New trucks!
• Home daily!

WHO ARE WE?

• An organization that has distributed to and successfully supported grocery retailers in cities across the Intermountain West for more than 80 years.
• A company that values its drivers that are the heart of our business because they help us deliver on our Mission: Enriching lives, one grocer, one family, one meal at a time.
• A business that partners with multiple local organizations to fundraise, donate to and sponsor charitable activities and events.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

• Competitive pay where the average Truck Driver's salary is $86,000 and ranges from $63,000 to $145,000
• Pay is determined based on individual contribution and willingness to work – not just experience or seniority
• Safety bonuses ($2,000/annual)
• Excellent benefits with day-one eligibility for health, vision, dental, life insurance, and employer-match HSA. 401K benefit eligibility at one year from hire
• Front-loaded vacation hours are granted on day one and are calculated based on total compensation. Holiday and sick time are additional paid time off benefits
• Employee referral program
• Day trip and layover per diems
• Paid down-time for business interruptions. All miles are paid.
• Automatic transmission and satellite radio in all trucks
• New equipment in excellent condition
• A leadership team that invests in your personal growth and development
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

JOB SUMMARY: CDL Truck Driver - Class A - Helena, Montana

As a Truck Driver, safety is your top priority. You're a professional inside and outside of your truck – delivering quality goods and excellent customer service.

If you love the open road and value your time at home, you'll find that working as an Associated Food Stores CDL Driver is the perfect job for you! Not only will you enjoy shorter driving distances as part of your driving schedule, but you'll find most runs are out and back on the same day. CDL Truck Drivers are compensated for not only the miles they drive, but for many other activities involved in the transportation process. Other benefits at AFS include:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a tractor-trailer combination.
• CDL Truck Drivers may be asked to assist with unloading utilizing a pallet jack.
• Multi-stop shipping to varied retailers where delivery accuracy and excellent customer service is imperative.
• Conduct pre and post-trip inspections on tractor and trailer.
• Ensure safety through proper inspection and operation of equipment according to company, FMCSA, and DOT regulations and procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 23 years of age
• One year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience required - Two years preferred
• No history of DUI or other drug or alcohol-related driving convictions
• Doubles/Triples endorsement preferred (willing to train)
• Safely inspect and operate trucks and equipment
• Valid Idaho CDL Class A Driver and medical card
• Professional, reliable, and timely, with working knowledge of delivery routes and highways
• Communicate clearly and effectively, as well as maintain a professional collaboration with all partners
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen

Although AFS looks for the right driver, we also make sure that AFS is right for you. The rewards of being an AFS driver are great—and so are the demands. We expect that every AFS driver be a true professional both inside and outside the truck. We expect safety to be our driver's first concern both on the roadway and in our backrooms. We expect our tractors and trailers to return in the same condition they left. We expect our retailers to be serviced with cooperation and on-time. We expect every AFS driver to be able to rise to the challenge of the occasional physical unload. We expect our drivers to come to work rested and ready to work even with the demands of a less-than-ideal schedule. We demand that all FMCSA, DOT, and company rules and regulations be followed.

Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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