Lead Driver

About Divert

Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.

Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.

Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.

Schedule: Days, M-F (OFF Sa-Su) 5-8 hr. shifts

Position Summary:

The Lead Driver at Divert will be part of a team responsible for all CDL driving needs for our Turlock location and the customers they serve along with daily tasks, leadership responsibilities pertaining to improving communication across departments and educating on our logistics processes. As a Lead Driver you will be responsible for the effective implementation of Logistics processes and ensuring they are being followed by all personnel while also communicating and addressing daily tasks needed for the department to function successfully. The weekly schedule(s) for this role(s) will be matched more closely to the Operations Management team for better alignment between departments and support if issues need to be escalated to the Transportation Operations Manager and/or others.

This position reports to the Transportation Operations Manager but will work closely with the Plant Manager to receive any prioritized daily direction needed.

Operational Functions:

• Perform the necessary CDL Class A driving needs for the company

• Comply with all DOT, FMCSA regulations and in-house rules, procedures and policies.

• Complete a daily truck log via Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to record reports of mileage covered at the end of each day.

• Complete daily inspections of the vehicle(s) at the beginning (pre-trip) and end (post-trip) of the shift via ELD and/or DVIR and report any problems or damage to management.

• Adequately perform all the physical functions necessary of a truck driver (e.g. connecting/disconnecting air and electrical lines, ensure landing gear is set, ensure trailer king pin is engaged to truck, etc.) to ensure any trailer loads/cargo are safely transported.

• Install tire chains as necessary/required per DOT or state requirements dependent on the weather.

• Complete all necessary trailer swaps, all trailer types at the facility, in order to optimize business operations.

• Conduct daily, open communication with Divert Logistics and Operations team members before departing from our facility each day to ensure alignment between departments in order to not cause any business disruption.

• Retrieve and turn in all necessary paperwork (e.g. Outgoing BOL, Incoming BOL, etc.) to the proper team members/Customer at the given Origin/Destination.

• Fuel the tractors as necessary in order to get to and from each Origin/Destination via the Fuel Card supplied by the company. In an emergency, or certain unforeseen situation(s), a personal payment method for fuel is acceptable if needed but management needs to be contacted for approval and all receipts should be saved for proper reimbursement.

• Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.

• Manage routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership tasks that drive growth and positive change.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of processes to improve logistic safety culture and practices (i.e. Training, PPE, SOPs, Near Misses, Weekly Topics, Fleet walks, ride a-longs, etc.)

• Implement and ensure completion of Logistics Procedures with the broader team and partner with the Plant/Logistics Manager to conduct specific, necessary follow-ups with employees to ensure these processes are being followed to successfully drive change and/or improve the company’s bottom line.

• Assist in the completion of our logistics Planned Maintenance objectives, including the utilization of Maintenance Connection, and performing some maintenance activities in-house (Exhibit M for details).

• Properly manage and escalate the needs of the Logistics assets in order for them to stay in good condition (i.e. Truck cleaning inside/outside, dry van trailer cleaning, etc.)

• Daily point of contact for logistics items/follow-ups to properly prioritize and communicate including but not limited to: Truck/trailer repairs, drivers schedule efficacy, outlet issues, etc.

• Perform daily and weekly scheduling/dispatching needs, including implementing OT when necessary for the business, and communicate to all necessary personnel, including Divert employees and customers.

• Responsible for having operational knowledge of how Operations and Logistics function together in order to make proper decisions and escalate items when necessary to avoid any business disruption.

• Responsible for conducting on-site interviews for prospective drivers.

• Responsible for executing driver training needs at our Divert site(s).

• Participate with Transportation Operations Manager to conduct driver reviews processes.

• Assist in auditing drivers hours

Minimum Education and Experience

• Class A CDL required

• Minimum of 3 years Experience in a driver position

• 1 year experience operating hydraulic PTO systems

• Mechanical aptitude and Experience with the following mechanical duties is required: DOT preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting/repair of electric/pneumatic/hydraulic/mechanical systems and components.

• People management / leadership experience is required

• Experience in transportation operations is highly preferred

• Dump Experience – End dump, side dumps, dump trucks preferred

• Trailer (tanker) hauling experience and endorsement required

• Willing to perform multiple hauls/routes depending on what the current business needs are

• Willing to perform duties occasionally that are outside of the scope of just driving work – example using a forklift

• Familiar and comfortable with Slip Seating

What's In It For You?

• $33.00 per hour base rate; 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

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.