RSA Trainee - DOT

Ben E. Keith; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching contribution

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Ben E. Keith in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is offering a DOT Driver Trainee position that involves delivering products along assigned routes and maintaining delivery schedules. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license and demonstrate the ability to interpret safety documents and manage maintenance records.

This role emphasizes driver safety through the use of advanced dash cameras and involves career progression to a Driver DOT position upon successful training completion. Benefits include a 401K plan, educational assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license required.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product along assigned routes with various levels of difficulty.
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs in accordance with regulations.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to prioritize multiple projects

Customer service principles knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dash cameras

Job description

Location: 1 Ben E. Keith Way, North Little Rock, Arkansas

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.

DOT Driver Trainee Position

The DOT Driver Trainee position will deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty. 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.
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and delivered.
• Assemble 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 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.

Driver Safety & Equipment

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.

Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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