Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Lobster Truck Driver, where you will be the driving force behind delivering fresh, delicious seafood to eager customers across various routes. This role combines skilled driving with hands-on cargo handling, ensuring that our signature lobster offerings arrive safely and promptly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy navigating diverse routes, and take pride in maintaining high safety standards, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your expertise and passion for excellent service.

Responsibilities

Safely operate refrigerated trucks and tractor-trailers to deliver seafood products along designated over-the-road (OTR) routes, adhering strictly to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations.
Load and unload cargo efficiently using manual handling techniques, forklifts, or other equipment while ensuring proper cargo securing practices for hazardous or fragile goods.
Navigate routes using GPS navigation systems to optimize delivery times and maintain accurate delivery schedules.
Transport refrigerated trailers containing perishable seafood, ensuring temperature control and compliance with hazardous materials regulations when applicable.
Maintain detailed logs of deliveries, pickups, and vehicle inspections in accordance with trucking regulations.
Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after trips to identify maintenance needs or safety concerns.
Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any route or cargo issues promptly.

Skills

Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including delivery driving with refrigerated trailers or flatbed trucks.
Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT regulations, hazardous materials regulations, and safety protocols related to truck driving and cargo handling.
Proficiency with GPS navigation systems and route planning for efficient over-the-road (OTR) driving routes.
Ability to manually handle freight, including load & unload procedures for freight such as seafood or hazardous goods.
Skilled in truck loading and unloading techniques using forklift or manual methods; experience with tanker or dump trucks is a plus.
Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with manual transmission experience; clean driving record required.
Familiarity with logistics cargo handling, freight documentation, and compliance standards for dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

Embark on a rewarding journey where your driving skills deliver fresh seafood delights while upholding the highest safety standards!

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Boothbay Lobster Wharf

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