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About Divert

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power™–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment.

What you’ll do:

As a Driver at Divert you will be part of a team responsible for all CDL driving needs for our Carnesville domicile and the customers they serve along with daily tasks, leadership responsibilities pertaining to improving communication across departments and educating on our logistics processes.

Shifts Available:

• Days, Tuesday thru Saturday (Off Sunday, Monday), 10am start time, $30/hr

This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Class A vehicles in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain daily truck logs using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, reporting any issues.
• Perform essential physical functions such as connecting/disconnecting air and electrical lines.
• Install tire chains as required based on weather conditions.
• Complete necessary trailer movement and swaps needed at the facility.
• Coordinate with the Divert Logistics and Production teams for smooth operations.
• Handle necessary paperwork for outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Fuel vehicles using a company-issued fuel card; manage emergency fuel situations as needed.
• Report mechanical failures promptly.
• Optimize routes for efficiency.
• Willingness to perform varied tasks, including occasional forklift duties.

What we’re looking for:

• Valid Class A CDL (no automatic restriction preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience, including dry van hauling.
• Doubles endorsement required.
• Familiarity with slip seating preferred.

What's In It For You?

This position is overtime eligible over 40 hours / week, overtime will be expected as necessary in order to protect the business from any disruption.

• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
• Steady, year round work
• Specific, local routes allowing you to be home daily

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and DOT screen.

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact the Divert Recruiting Team, Recruiting@divertinc.com