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OSTTRA Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness & EAP

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in Texas is hiring a DOT Driver Trainee to learn delivery operations along assigned routes, with the potential to promote to a Driver DOT position after training. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer service.

You will deliver products, assemble orders, and maintain delivery windows while complying with safety rules. A valid Class A CDL is required, and strong math and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Basic math skills for measures and quantities.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products along assigned routes with multiple stops.
• Read customer invoices to determine items and quantities.
• Assemble orders for delivery to businesses.
• Maintain delivery time windows and accuracy.
• Inspect vehicles and report mechanical issues.
• Maintain and report logs and records per regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.

Job Requirements

For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

• The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty. You will maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route. Maintain records, vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation will be to promote to a Driver DOT position with Ben E. Keith Foods.
• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Reading customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered
• Assembling 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, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo billing statements in accordance with regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to Prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• High School diploma or GED : one year or more related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

Commitment to Driver Safety

At Ben E. Keith, driver safety comes first. Our fleet utilizes AI-enabled dash camera technology designed to recognize safe driving behaviors, improve safety performance, and help protect drivers by providing valuable footage during accident investigations. All drivers receive information about this program and sign a consent form as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.