CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Groton Groton, CT Posted today

Sysco; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to join their team. In this role, you will safely operate a tractor-trailer, delivering a variety of products to customers on an assigned route. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class A CDL and a commitment to excellent customer service. Enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, daily routes with home time, and opportunities for career growth. Join a company that values its employees and offers comprehensive healthcare plans and generous retirement benefits. If you're ready to drive success, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical and prescription plans

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous retirement benefits

Employee discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

Referral programs

Safety programs

Ongoing job skills training

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old with a valid Class A CDL.
• Ability to lift, push or move products weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer and deliver products to customer locations.
• Build relationships with customers using a positive attitude.

Skills

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers 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 CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers have daily routes and are home nightly.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.

• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION PLANS EFFECTIVE ON YOUR START DATE – where applicable

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• Employee discount programs.

• Service recognition and employee rewards.

• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).- where applicable

• Referral programs.

• Safety programs.

• Tuition reimbursement. – where applicable

• 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?

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.