Class A/B CDL Driver
Company
Digger Specialties
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
20 days ago
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Job Description
Job Info
• Job Location : Philadelphia, PA
• Transmission Type : Automatic
Job Requirements
• Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students)
Additional Information
Digger Specialties, Inc., a family-owned company, has been manufacturing vinyl and aluminum fencing and railing for the Building Products and Outdoor Living industry since 1984. Our Team of Employees continues to grow as DSI adds new plant locations. Come join our team where we embrace our Mission Statement which includes Total Honesty, Exceptional Service, Superior Products, and Trusting Relationships. Put us to the T.E.S.T.
Regional CLASS A/B CDL DRIVERS - Hiring Full Time & Part Time (1-2 days/week)
Compensation Information:
Class A - .61/mile starting pay per mile with 0-2 yrs experience. .63/mile for 2+ yrs experience.
Class B - .55/mile with 0-2 yrs experience. .57/mile for 2+ yrs experience.
Drop Pay - $18 /Drop
Downtime Pay - $14.06/hour AFTER the first hour
$20/per overnight per diem (tax-free)
$5/weekly phone stipend.
City Pay Bonus - $20 per qualifying city in addition to base pay.
Drivers are paid the same rate for loaded & empty.
Average of 2,000 miles per week.
Paid weekly
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (home at least once through the week)
Occasional Saturdays
No Sundays
Benefits of working for DSI:
Well Maintained Equipment
Benefits after 60+ Days - includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company paid life insurance, and more.
401k after 1 year of employment with 50% employee contribution match up to 5%. (2.5% DSI match)
3 days vacation time throughout 1st year of employment. 1 week after 1 year of employment.
Annual Summer Picnic and Christmas Dinner for employees
$15,000 Life Insurance Policy after 60 days of employment
After 3 years of employment, DSI pays 90% of health insurance premium.
6 paid Holidays effective day 1 of employment
• Job Location : Philadelphia, PA
• Transmission Type : Automatic
Job Requirements
• Experience: 0+ (includes CDL students)
Additional Information
Digger Specialties, Inc., a family-owned company, has been manufacturing vinyl and aluminum fencing and railing for the Building Products and Outdoor Living industry since 1984. Our Team of Employees continues to grow as DSI adds new plant locations. Come join our team where we embrace our Mission Statement which includes Total Honesty, Exceptional Service, Superior Products, and Trusting Relationships. Put us to the T.E.S.T.
Regional CLASS A/B CDL DRIVERS - Hiring Full Time & Part Time (1-2 days/week)
Compensation Information:
Class A - .61/mile starting pay per mile with 0-2 yrs experience. .63/mile for 2+ yrs experience.
Class B - .55/mile with 0-2 yrs experience. .57/mile for 2+ yrs experience.
Drop Pay - $18 /Drop
Downtime Pay - $14.06/hour AFTER the first hour
$20/per overnight per diem (tax-free)
$5/weekly phone stipend.
City Pay Bonus - $20 per qualifying city in addition to base pay.
Drivers are paid the same rate for loaded & empty.
Average of 2,000 miles per week.
Paid weekly
Schedule:
Monday - Friday (home at least once through the week)
Occasional Saturdays
No Sundays
Benefits of working for DSI:
Well Maintained Equipment
Benefits after 60+ Days - includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company paid life insurance, and more.
401k after 1 year of employment with 50% employee contribution match up to 5%. (2.5% DSI match)
3 days vacation time throughout 1st year of employment. 1 week after 1 year of employment.
Annual Summer Picnic and Christmas Dinner for employees
$15,000 Life Insurance Policy after 60 days of employment
After 3 years of employment, DSI pays 90% of health insurance premium.
6 paid Holidays effective day 1 of employment
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