$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Build a career that keeps you close to home.Oakhurst Dairy is adding a tractor-trailer driver to our local route sales delivery team. This opportunity is an excellent fit for a motivated, hardworking professional who enjoys working independently, values variety throughout the day, and takes pride in dependable service.
This position features a brand-new four-day workweek rotationwith early-morning start times, two consecutive days off, and a rotating schedule that includes weekends off. Our Portland-based management team coordinates driver schedules, routes, and process improvements locally, working to build schedules that support both the operation and our team members.
Oakhurst Dairy, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, combines the strength of a farmer-owned parent company with more than a century of local history and community ties.Our compensation, paid time off, benefits, bonuses, equipment, and local support make this an opportunity worth a closer look.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Four-day workweekwith a new rotation designed around two consecutive days off and a weekends-off rotation.
- Local daily routesthat depart from and return to the Portland work location each day.
- Early-morning start timeswith flexibility generally between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., depending on the route and schedule.
- Driver-friendly delivery formatwith most deliveries made at loading docks, very little liftgate work, and no ramps.
- Competitive compensationstructured to reflect the work and shift.
- Exceptional first-year paid time offincluding 3 1/2 weeks of vacation, plus paid holidays and sick time.
- $2,500 sign-on bonuspaid after successful completion of six months of employment.
- Annual safety bonusof up to $1,000 for drivers who operate safely.
- Comprehensive benefitsincluding medical, dental, and a 401(k) with company matching contribution.
- Company-owned equipment and on-site supportwith our own fleet maintenance facility and staff in Portland.
- A continually upgraded tractor fleetwith most tractors equipped with automatic transmissions.
- Local leadership and coordinationfor driver schedules, route organization, and process improvement.
- A company with deep rootsbacked by strong community ties and a farmer-owned parent company.
Why Drivers Choose Oakhurst
You will be joining a collaborative team that works together to get the job done.You will also have the support of local management, company-owned equipment, on-site maintenance, and a longstanding Maine company that understands the value professional drivers bring to the business and the communities we serve.
- Valid Class A CDL
- Existing or ability to obtain a DOT medical Card
- Operational Knowledge of Hours-of-Service rules and regulations
- Ability to perform safe pre/post trip inspections in accordance with DOT standards
- Good communication skills and ability to interface positively with customers
- Delivery type job experience is a plus
- Ability to lift up 50 lbs and safely climb in and out of a tractor and trailer
- Able to operate handheld/mobile computers to transact sales & delivery documents
- NOTE: Starting compensation based upon skills and experience presented
Benefits:
- 401(k) w/matching contribution
- Medical & Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Trucking home time:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portland, ME 04101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 Year Preferred
License/Certification:
Ready for a four-day schedule, local routes, and a strong total compensation package? Apply today to explore the Route Sales Delivery - Tractor Trailer opportunity with Oakhurst Dairy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer