CDL Driver Trainee: Route Delivery & Training

Ben E. Keith; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a DOT Driver Trainee to deliver product along assigned routes with multiple stops, while maintaining delivery windows and accurate logs.

This entry-level training path aims to promote to a Driver DOT position after successful completion of the program. Qualified applicants will hold a valid CDL Class A license, demonstrate safety and customer-service skills, and complete the role’s on-the-road training within our North Little Rock distribution network.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks and use time efficiently.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards.
• High School diploma or GED; one year or more related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered.
• Assemble customer orders to be delivered to places of business.
• Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and cargo/billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other transportation situations to bases.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer service

Time management

Reading & comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Ben E. Keith is seeking a DOT Driver Trainee to deliver product along assigned routes with multiple stops, while maintaining delivery windows and accurate logs.

This entry-level training path aims to promote to a Driver DOT position after successful completion of the program. Qualified applicants will hold a valid CDL Class A license, demonstrate safety and customer-service skills, and complete the role’s on-the-road training within our North Little Rock distribution network.