NON DOT - Delivery Driver Trainee

Ben E. Keith; Checotah (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith in Checotah, OK offers a driver trainee program designed for individuals aiming to become DOT drivers.

The program requires obtaining a CDL permit within two months and focuses on learning delivery duties, safety compliance, and route handling with multiple stops. Participants will learn to use Xata on-board computer and handheld scanners, read invoices, and maintain logs while adhering to FMCSA regulations and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must read and interpret documents such as safety rules and instructions.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and PC proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Learn delivery duties along routes with multiple stops while maintaining safety.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to move, gather, distribute and deliver.
• Learn to use Xata on-board computer and handheld scanners.
• Adhere to FMCSA regulations and safety rules.
• Learn to conduct safety vehicle inspections and daily checks.
• Maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Hours of Service Logs.
• Report delays, accidents or transportation issues to management.
• Complete Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Reading documents

Mathematical skills

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Job Description: Checotah, OK

This position is designed to develop individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not have the required license or tractor/trailer experience.

A primary requirement of this program is that the individual must obtain a CDL-Permit within two months of entering into the program.

• Must learn to be proficient in performing delivery duties while maintaining a good safety record.
• Must have a sense of urgency while learning to deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty.
• Must be able to read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered.
• Must be able to learn to use electronic equipment such as Xata on board computer and hand held scanners.
• Must learn and adhere to the rules which are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Must learn to maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
• Must learn how to conduct safety inspection of vehicle in compliance with DOT and FMCSR guidelines and learn to check fluid levels daily, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper/safe working condition.
• Must learn to articulate and report all mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
• Learn to maintain records such Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Driver Hours of Service Logs in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to transportation management.
• Must become proficient with Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training.

Job Qualifications:

• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be well organized.
• Must be able to multi-task assignments and have the willingness to learn new processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must be proficient with a personal computer.
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).

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.

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 Aff. Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.