Shuttle Driver - Syracuse Yard

US Foods; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a CDL A Shuttle Driver in Syracuse, NY. You will operate tractor trailers delivering various products to dispatch sites, follow safety protocols, and support backhaul or delivery tasks as needed.

The role requires a valid CDL Class A with endorsements, 6 months of driving experience, and the ability to work overnight. Compensation starts at $33.52 per hour with daily overtime after 8 hours, and benefits begin Day One.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Doubles endorsement required; 6 months doubles preferred.
• Comfortable working overnight.
• Able to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to and from remote dispatch sites.
• Backhaul or delivery as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety.

Skills

Safe driving

English proficiency

Overnight work

Education

CDL Class A license

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! Get all the details here. **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 \\** 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. **About US FOODS**Click here to learn more! \\*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. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.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. To review available benefits, please click here.**\\*\\*\\*EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/****Age/Genetic Information****/Protected Veteran/Disability Status\\*\\*\\***