Job Description

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is $19.74/hour.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 100% attendance in all elements of the training program, actively participating in classroom exercises as well as hands on instruction.
• Maintains satisfactory feedback from instructors and driver/coaches during the classroom, yard skills, and on-the-road driving portion of the training program.
• Assists designated US Foods drivers in route completion, learning all aspects of the job.
• Successfully enrolls in CDL school and obtains a CDL permit license within the first 45 days of the training program. 
• Successfully obtains a CDL Class A license within the 90 days of the training program. 
• Achieves defined performance expectations during the initial 90-day probationary period of program.
• Attends all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION :

• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Internal: US Foods Trainer, Transportation Managers, Fleet Maintenance, Administrative Support, US Foods Drivers.
• External: State MVD, Customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Inclement weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed, with frequent stops.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e., XATA, POD, and tools used to perform the job.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must know/have ability to learn material safety data sheet information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
• Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must successfully complete the DOT written examination for drivers and pass a controlled substance abuse screening test.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

• N/A

LICENSES:

• No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious (as defined by DOT) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employers for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year of experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year of experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment preferred. Examples: MVOs from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

• STAND: FREQUENTLY
• WALK: FREQUENTLY
• DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
• SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
• 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
• 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
• 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift).

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer.Stairs).

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel).

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps).

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers).

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