RSA Trainee - DOT

Ben E. Keith; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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 is hiring for a DOT Driver Trainee in Amarillo, TX. The role delivers products along assigned routes, maintains delivery windows, and builds experience for a Driver DOT position within the Ben E. Keith Foods division.

The position requires a valid Class A CDL, strong reading and math skills, and the ability to manage time and maintain records; upon program completion, promotion to a Driver DOT role is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Applicants with a diploma/GED and related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product along routes with multiple stops.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to move and deliver.
• Assemble customer orders for delivery to businesses.
• Maintain delivery time windows.
• Ensure accuracy and prevent damage during delivery.
• Follow traffic laws and transport procedures.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and report issues.
• Maintain vehicle and cargo records per regulations.
• Report delays or accidents to bases.

Skills

CDL Class A

Reading invoices

Writing routine reports

Mathematical accuracy

Time management

Customer service

Education requirement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 2300 North Lakeside Dr., Amarillo, Texas

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.

Job Description

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, and 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 to ensure 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

Driver Safety

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.

Job Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor