Driver Hostler DOT

Ben E. Keith; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; 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 Company is seeking a Driver Hostler DOT position to move and prepare transportation equipment in the yard. Responsibilities include driving to service areas and loading docks, parking equipment, and operating a commercial vehicle on public roadways.

Safety is emphasized, with professional representation and reporting of issues to supervision. Must be 18+, hold a valid class A CDL, and have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• High School Education/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Drive equipment to and from the service area.
• Drive equipment to the warehouse loading dock.
• Park equipment in the designated parking areas.
• Operate a commercial vehicle on public roadways.
• Perform duties by following the Company's safety standards.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude and dress code.
• Report issues to supervisor/manager.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor/manager.

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Driver Hostler DOT position is responsible for moving and preparing transportation equipment throughout the yard.

• Drive equipment to and from the service area.
• Drive equipment to the warehouse loading dock.
• Park equipment in the designated parking areas.
• Driver will be required to operate a commercial vehicle on public roadways.
• Perform duties by following the Company's safety standards.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude and dress code.
• Report issues to supervisor/manager.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor/manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid class A CDL.
• High School Education/GED required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk extensively.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.
• Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positivelyimpact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believeour differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative actionemployer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor