Job Description
**Compensation Details:**
Drivers earn on average $97000 a year!
**Why should you join our team?**
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity,
Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often
see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different.
These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the
company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers
competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which
expand and improve year after year, including:
* Weekly Pay (Additional pay for store deliveries, sleeper berths, backhauls, road closures, training)
* Driver incentive program to boost income
* Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
* Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
* Driver Recognition Program
* Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals
* Employer sponsored uniform program
* Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
* Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Adoption cost reimbursement
* Identity theft protection
_* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies._
**Job Description:**
# **Now Offering a $12,500 Sign On Bonus!**
The Road Never Looked So Good with Ace!
Ace Hardware is looking for **Professional Truck Drivers** to make an impact
and support our retailers with direct-to-store deliveries.
**Come Drive with the Best! We give you the tools to succeed and be safe:**
* Delivery trailers are equipped with lift gates
* When possible, Driver uses electric pallet jacks
* Newer, well-maintained tractors and equipment
* Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals
* Our Truck Drivers work independently to provide superior customer service.
* Home most nights and weekends - **95% of our drivers are home daily!**
**What you need to succeed**
* Minimum 1 year Class A tractor-trailer on-road experience or comparable experience with large military vehicles. Verifiable driving experience must be within the past 3 years. Driver with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for the ACE driver training program.
* No more than two moving violations in the past 3 years.
* No serious traffic violations in the past 3 years.
* No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years.
* In the past 3 years, no suspensions or revocations.
* In the past 5 years, no conviction of DUI or DWI.
* Minimum age requirement 21 years.
* Valid CDL.
* Hazardous material endorsement or 90 days to obtain.
* Must have or be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card prior to onboarding. Must meet the physical qualification requirement established for the USDOT (Part 391,Subpart E)
* Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screen.
* Must be “not prohibited” in the clearing house.
* Must not be currently enrolled in the Return to Duty Process.
* Must be willing to participate in the DOT random drug testing program.
* Must read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand highway signs and signals, converse with delivery clients and general public, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reportsrecords. Regulation 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2).
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**We want to hear from you!**
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often
think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store.
However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select,
promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe
you havent, but wed like you to. Because together we help our customers take
care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware
Corporation is one of Americas best kept secrets.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal
employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity
and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of
each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the
prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex
(including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital
status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any
other action covered by federal or applicable statelocal laws.
_**Disclaimer**_
_The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but
could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation
decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We
take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job
description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the
position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market
conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires._
_Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may
not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this
position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate
starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent
Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview._
_This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of
the position listed. It is meant to cover the basicgeneral essential job
functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the
right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to
business necessity._
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