Driver, Hourly CDL-A

Vistar; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar in Connecticut is seeking dedicated Food Service Delivery Drivers to join our local and regional routes. You will ensure on-time delivery, maintain truck safety, and serve as the face of the company with customers.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, DOT compliance, loading and unloading freight, capturing accurate paperwork, collecting payments when required, and maintaining clean equipment and docks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A; must be 21+.
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure it.
• Able to lift and move freight up to ~90 lbs throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks per DOT regulations and company standards.
• Follows DOT regulations and safe driving guidelines.
• Reports safety hazards and inspects trailer loads.
• Verifies deliveries and obtains customer signatures; collects payments as needed.
• Loads/unloads and secures freight; maintains clean trailers and dock area.
• Completes daily hours-of-service records per policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

CDL-A

DOT Health Card

Job description

BENEFITS DAY 1
Mon-Fri schedule - LOCAL/REGIONAL ROUTES
Early morning dispatch
Pay Rate: $30/hr

• 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.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

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.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in 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. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years commercial driving exp
• Valid CDL-A Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has 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

$30.00/hr