"At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive."
L.L. Bean is offering temporary full-time positions for Class A Truck Drivers located in our Order Fulfillment Center in Freeport, Maine. The job involves working Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you prefer shorter, local routes instead of long-haul overnights, this job is for you. L.L.Bean provides competitive pay, a generous employee discount, and a fun, positive enjoyable work/team environment.
Are you considering applying for this position? If you need any help with your application or have any questions, feel free to call our employment office at 1.877.255.2326.
Position Purpose: In this important role you will operate tractor trailer truck in accordance with established safety procedures. Drives tractor trailer truck combination to transport and deliver goods to and from designated locations to include all L.L. Bean warehouse facilities as well as Retail and Outlet Stores in Maine. Performs deliveries, pick ups, loading and unloading of trailers.
Responsibilities:
- Operates tractor trailer truck in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Drives tractor-trailer truck between company warehouse locations, taking responsibility for security of goods in transit and ensuring that trailer is properly sealed.
- Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicles and trailers. Checks operating condition of truck daily; maintains clean and orderly condition to comply with state regulations and company rules.
- Attends semi-annual safety update training courses.
- Identifies and assesses any potentially hazardous working conditions including, but not limited to, weather conditions and traffic congestion.
- Always utilizes defensive driving techniques.
- Assesses and communicates delivery and pick up priorities to affected locations and Trucking Coordinator.
- Maintains logs and records according to regulations as required.
- Performs deliveries, pick-ups, loading and unloading of trailers.
- Submits to random drug and alcohol testing per DOT regulations.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position. A safety-sensitive position is one in which an impaired worker constitutes a serious and direct threat to workplace health and safety. Employees in this position must agree that they will not come to work or be at work at any time under the influence of alcohol or any drug that could render them impaired.
Education Level: High School or GED
Years of Experience: 1+
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have a CDL Class "A" license.
- Must have a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) license for operating L.L. Bean power equipment.
- Three years Class A driving experience preferred.
- Safety training courses specific to transportation and logistics preferred.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must have skills for dealing with both internal and external customers.
"If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability."