Class A Doubles Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice seeks a Shuttle Driver in California to transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards. This role requires a CDL A with doubles endorsement and DOT-compliant safety practices.

You will operate tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate routes, adhere to DOT regulations, and communicate professionally with customers and team members. Benefits start Day 1 and growth opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Valid DOT Health Card.
• Able to lift 10–90 pounds and handle equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and turn around with full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety guidelines; report hazards.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs.
• Perform safety checks before and after trips; hook/unhook trailers.
• Park/store trailers and secure equipment.
• Assist with load handling and return process for damaged goods.

Skills

Safe driving

Safety mindset

Physical stamina

Drug test readiness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL A with Doubles Endorsement

DOT Health Card

MVR review

Job description

• Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday, start between 5PM-7PM
• Doubles experience and valid endorsement required

Job Description

Position Details:

• Pay: $35.50 / hour to start
• Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday, start between 5PM-7PM
• Doubles experience and valid endorsement required

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations. Turns around and delivers full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch.
• Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.
• Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Collects and secures damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
• 12 months commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Compensation

$34.50 per hour