Driver, Trainee Component - Dubuque, IA
About this role
Take your CDL-A career further!
Our drivers work hard to move, supply, and provide for America's favorite brands. Being reliable and dedicated to safety has defined our success as an industry leader for 130+ years. Join McLane and discover the driving difference—we provide you with industry-leading pay, strong and secure client relationships, and get you home safely and more often. That's why our drivers build long-lasting careers with us.
The Driver, Trainee Component position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.
Benefits you can count on:
• Pay Rate while in orientation: $18.00. (Only for 2 days) • Pay Rate: Drivers make $28.50 after training. • Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance. • Paid holidays, earn 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!
What you’ll do as a Trainee Component Driver:
• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure. • Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. • Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition. • Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions. Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product. • Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver’s skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises. • Maintain driver log (Manual or PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions. • Assists the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises. • Provides customer service including on-time delivery of undamaged product, product returns and issuing valid customer credits. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications you’ll bring as a Trainee Component Driver Teammate: