CDL A Delivery Driver

usfoods; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Retention bonus

Job summary

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver for Clifton Park, NY. You will start around $35 per hour during training, with daily overtime after 8 hours, and progress to $38.80 per hour after training. A $15,000 retention bonus is available for eligible new hires and benefits begin Day One, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Schedule typically Mon-Sat with a 3am-6am start. Responsibilities include safe driving, unloading 100% touch freight, verification with customers, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving and timely delivery.
• Unloading and 100% touch freight.
• Delivery verification with customers and signatures.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: all other duties assigned by management.

Skills

English communication

Education

CDL Class A Certification

Job description

Become A US FOODS® CDL A Delivery Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

$15,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires!

Our Drivers start at $35 per hour during training plus daily overtime after 8 hours. After training, Drivers earn $38.80 per hour plus daily overtime after 8 hours.

Schedule & Location

• Monday-Saturday; must be flexible for a 4 or 5 day work week
• 3am-6am start time
• Clifton Park, NY

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

CDL A Delivery Driver - Position Overview

Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You'll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas - 100% touch freight.
• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.
• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• *Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $38.80 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation and retention bonus.

Benefits

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.

EEO / Diversity

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***