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Company: Vanguard Renewables
Location: River Falls, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8–12 Hour Shifts | Occasional Saturdays
Route: Primarily Within 100 Miles | Occasional Travel Up to 250 Miles

Compensation & Benefits:

Vanguard Renewables offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pay; $31-$35 an hour DOE
• $3500 Bonus Opportunity, paid as follows:
  • $1,000 after 90 days
  • $1,000 after 180 days
  • $1,500 on the employee's one-year anniversary
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Phone Expense Reimbursement
• Stable, Full-Time Employment
• Primarily Local and Regional Routes
• Monday–Friday Schedule
• Opportunity to Work for a National Leader in Renewable Energy

Drive With Purpose. Stay Close to Home. Help Power a More Sustainable Future.

Vanguard Renewables is seeking a dependable, safety-focused CDL-A Truck Driver with tanker and dry van experience to join our team in River Falls, WI.

This is a full-time driving opportunity transporting organic food waste from customer locations to assigned destinations, where it can be converted into renewable energy.

Most routes operate within approximately 100 miles of your home location, with occasional travel up to 250 miles. Drivers work primarily Monday through Friday, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours per day and occasional Saturday work as needed.

If you're an experienced Class A driver with a tanker endorsement, a strong safety record, and at least two years of verifiable CDL-A experience, we'd like to hear from you.

About Vanguard Renewables:

Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects.

The company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities through its expanding Farm Powered® platform.

Our work helps:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste.
• Convert organic waste into renewable energy.
• Support regenerative agriculture on partner farms.
• Advance decarbonization and environmental sustainability.

Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock.

What You'll Do:

As a CDL-A Driver, you'll safely transport organic food waste while maintaining accurate documentation, complying with DOT regulations, and representing Vanguard Renewables professionally at every customer and facility location.

Driving & Transportation

• Safely operate assigned Class A commercial vehicles.
• Transport organic food waste from the point of origin to assigned destinations.
• Primarily operate within a 100-mile radius, with occasional routes up to 250 miles.
• Follow predetermined routes and maintain timely deliveries.
• Assist with route planning and mapping when needed.
• Safely maneuver and park tractor-trailers in various operating environments.
• Adjust driving practices appropriately for weather, traffic, and road conditions.

Loading & Unloading

• Ensure loads are properly secured before transportation.
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload organic food waste at designated destinations.
• Follow all procedures related to tanker and dry van operations.
• Inspect loads and equipment to help prevent spills, damage, or safety incidents.

DOT Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate driver logs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Record all load and delivery information accurately on required documentation.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Track and accurately report working hours.
• Comply with all applicable DOT, ICC, federal, state, and company regulations.
• Maintain a valid DOT medical card.

Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance

• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Keep assigned trucks and trailers clean and in good operating condition.
• Perform routine equipment and maintenance checks.
• Monitor fuel, oil, tire pressure, and other basic vehicle conditions.
• Promptly notify management of major maintenance concerns, equipment problems, or delivery issues.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced as needed.

Safety & Communication

• Make safety the top priority at all times.
• Comply with all company safety requirements, procedures, and rules.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with dispatch.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Represent Vanguard Renewables professionally with customers, coworkers, and the public.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Valid tanker endorsement.
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable Class A CDL driving experience.
• Experience operating both tanker and dry van equipment.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Clean motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to safely maneuver and park a tractor-trailer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use GPS and other routing systems.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday for shifts of 8 to 12 hours per day.
• Availability to work occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to operate safely in varying weather and road conditions.

CDL Restriction Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Class A CDL without the following restrictions:

• E – No manual transmission
• L or Z – Air brake restrictions
• G – Daylight driving only
• O – No tractor-trailer
• K – Intrastate only
• M – Medical variance restriction

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous organic waste, environmental services, food waste, agricultural, recycling, or waste transportation experience.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Experience maintaining detailed electronic or paper driver logs.
• Familiarity with GPS and route-planning technology.

What We're Looking For:

Our successful CDL-A Drivers are:

• Safety-focused
• Dependable and punctual
• Alert and detail-oriented
• Professional with customers and coworkers
• Comfortable working independently
• Disciplined and resourceful
• Able to maintain composure under pressure
• Strong at managing time and schedules
• Committed to accurate documentation and regulatory compliance

What Success Looks Like:

Successful drivers consistently:

• Make safety their first priority.
• Complete deliveries safely and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Keep assigned equipment clean and well maintained.
• Communicate proactively with dispatch and management.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Represent Vanguard Renewables professionally at every customer and facility location.

Why Join Vanguard Renewables?

This is more than a driving job. Your work directly supports the conversion of organic food waste into renewable energy.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Drive primarily local and regional routes.
• Work a primarily Monday–Friday schedule.
• Build a stable career with a national renewable energy leader.
• Help reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Contribute directly to renewable energy production and regenerative agriculture.

If you're an experienced CDL-A driver with a tanker endorsement, dry van experience, and a strong commitment to safety, we encourage you to apply today.

Vanguard Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.