Regional Transportation Driver - Perry's Ice Cream
Akron, NY 14001
About the Job
Essential Duties:
- Announcing a New Compensation Plan
- Range Salary: Singles Drivers: $80,000 - $100,000 Doubles Drivers: $110,000 - $125,000
- Drivers paid $40 any night in the sleeper berth while "under dispatch", $40 for each Live load or unload, paid $20 for each drop/hook of a loaded trailer, & all complete pickup and deliveries occurring in the boroughs of NYC paid $100
- Operating regionally in the Northeast (generally making runs from the Western New York area to the east coast between Maine and Maryland).
- Enjoy the benefits of being home every weekend and sometimes make it home throughout the week - Reset hours are ALWAYS at home.
- It may surprise you that our ice cream is only about 5% of what you would be transporting, we have several other long time customers that we deliver for.
- Complying with all Department of Transportation regulations and completing all necessary company paperwork.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Class A Certified Driver’s License;
- Class A transportation / over the road driving experience is a big plus, especially if you have experience driving in metropolitan areas in the Northeast;
- Accountability to exercise safe behavior;
- Compliance with our policies and DOT regulations;
- Quality map reading skills;
- Physical ability to carry up to 75 lbs and bend and climb regularly;
- Physical ability to push, pull a dolly loaded with product weighing up to 500 lbs;
- Flexibility to work irregular schedule;
- Capability to be away on overnight routes possibly every other night (at the most out of town Sunday or Monday through Friday);
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to check in with us regularly;
- Passion for customer service and representing yourself and Perry’s with the highest quality;
- High integrity and commitment to teamwork; and
- Must pass DOT physical and drug test, and have a clean MVR.
Why Perry’s?
Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?
Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.
If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?
Sweet Benefits:
In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:
- Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
- Employer Paid Dental Plans
- 401K with Employer Matching
- Paid Family Leave
- PTO
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion
Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.