CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution industry seeks a dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to operate tractor-trailer units and deliver products across assigned routes. The role demands strong customer service skills, a valid CDL, and physical capability for lifting. With excellent benefits and career growth opportunities, this position offers an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader and be home nightly.

Benefits

Excellent pay, including productivity incentives

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous retirement benefits

Employee discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age, valid CDL, clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift products weighing 40-100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer and delivery of products on scheduled routes.
• Build customer relationships through dependable service.
• Manually unload/deliver various products.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Job description

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years of age.

• Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

• License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

• Touch freight – may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.

• Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.

• 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.

• 6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.

• 2 years consistent work history preferred.

BENEFITS

• Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.

• Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• Employee discount programs.

• Service recognition and employee rewards.

• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).

• Referral programs.

• Safety programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Uniforms.

• More benefits, too many to name.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. It takes a special kind of CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to work for Sysco. Are you ready to drive success?

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