Shuttle Driver - Syracuse Yard

Smart Foodservice Stores; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Syracuse, NY is seeking a CDL A Shuttle Driver to deliver products to various dispatch sites, emphasizing safety, reliability, and customer service.

You start at $33.52 per hour with overtime after 8 hours. The role requires a CDL A, FMCSA Clearinghouse registration, and English communication skills, with a Sunday–Thursday night schedule from 4pm to 6pm.

Qualifications

• Must visit the FMCSA Clearinghouse website and register.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have valid CDL Class A with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• 6 months commercial driving experience required.
• Doubles endorsement preferred (and 6+ months driving with doubles endorsement preferred).
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving: transport products between dispatch sites with safety and efficiency.
• Team up: cover backhaul or delivery roles as needed.
• Equipment inspection: perform pre- and post-trip inspections to uphold safety.
• Inspect and confirm: verify freight, check trailer temperatures, and ensure accuracy.

Skills

FMCSA Clearinghouse

English communication

Safety mindset

Lifting capability 20-80 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Doubles endorsement

Manual transmission operation

Job description

Become A US FOODS® CDL A Shuttle Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Our Drivers start at $33.52 per hour plus daily overtime after 8 hours.

Schedule & Location

• Sunday - Thursday Nights
• 4pm-6pm start time
• Syracuse, NY

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

CDL A Shuttle Driver - Position Overview

Are you ready to join one of the foodservice industry's powerhouses? As a US Foods® CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites. This role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving : Master the art of the drive, transporting various products between dispatch sites with safety and efficiency.
• Team Up: Embrace the challenge of backhaul or delivery roles when needed, show your adaptability.
• Equipment Inspection : Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Inspect and Confirm: Verify the freight on the truck, check the trailer temperatures, every detail matters.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.
• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• *Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse *
• *Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• 6-months commercial driving experience required.
• Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6-months driving with doubles endorsements preferred.
• Must be comfortable working overnight.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $33.52 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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