US Driver, Transit

gfs; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Affordable benefits start day one

Weekly pay

Profit sharing & 401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Gordon Food Service is seeking a CDL-A Transit Driver with a Doubles endorsement to operate night routes from Durham distribution centers. You will transport loaded and empty trailers, either singles or doubles, and work night shifts to be home daily.

A clean DOT record and the ability to pass mandatory drug tests are required. The role involves safe operation of tractors and trailers, use of onboard computers and scanners, and coordination with dispatch for timely deliveries.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDL-A license with T (Doubles) endorsement required at hire.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience with Class A license.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.
• Clean driving record per DOT standards.
• Must be DOT Clearinghouse compliant.

Responsabilidades

• Safely delivery of loads to customers with timeliness and accuracy.
• Transport loaded and empty trailers to distribution centers and points-to-points during night shifts.
• Coordinate with dispatcher for assignments and on-time performance.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and document results.
• Maintain equipment and report any maintenance needs promptly.

Conocimientos

Punctuality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communic.

Work independently

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

On-board computer

Handheld scanner

Tractor-trailer operation

Two-wheeler handling

Descripción del empleo

CDL A Transit Driver - Doubles Endorsement Required

Location : 920 Ellis Rd., Durham NC

No Auto Restriction; must be able to operate a 10 speed transmission.

Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? Picture yourself as a transit driver with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be transporting loaded and empty trailers, singles or doubles, from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit. Night shifts mean you'll be home every day, and there's not touch freight required. Feel safe and secure at a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply!

Schedule

Pay : Component Pay: Pay per day and per trip

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!


• Weekly pay


• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match


• Emergency child and elder care


• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Does this look like you?

• At least 21 years of age


• Class A CDL License at hire


• Minimum of 2 years driving experience with your class A


• Doubles (T) endorsement required


• Must be able to push and pull up to 50lbs (connecting trailers)


• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)


• Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check


• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards


• You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

Position Summary

Presents a positive image to Gordon Food Service (GFS) while transporting loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner. Presents a positive image when delivering to our volume customers. Operates GFS equipment in a professional and safe manner demonstrating attention to detail, safe work habits, and working knowledge of refrigerated van.

Essential Functions

• Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of GFS products.


• Transports loaded and empty trailers from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit in a timely manner.


• Collaborates with the Manager, Assistant Transportation Manager and/or dispatcher for work assignments, changes in assignments and on-time delivery performance.


• Ability to perform all transit functions by the 90 th day of employment.


• Delivers volume customers and presents a positive image in customer service while making deliveries.


• Perform proper equipment maintenance, monitor reefer temperature, and reports mechanical issues and damages in timely manner.


• Complete daily check-ins in a timely manner with no errors.


• Collaborates with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns.


• Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles and equipment. Completes check in process accurately and on time. Manage paperwork to include register, credits, pick-ups, etc


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other GFS employees.


• Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas. Attending department meetings


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• This position requires punctuality, problem solving and attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Ability to work independently and also function in a team environment.


• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.


• Must be goal oriented with a positive \"can-do\" attitude.


• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.


• Ability to meet the physical demands of this job including lifting, pushing, pulling of product.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

• Ability to operate on-board computer and handheld scanner.


• Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer/trailer CMV


• Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.


• Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.


• Some basic knowledge of computer operations.

Educational & Experience Requirements

Preferred

• High School / Equivalent

Certification or License

• CDL -A with T (Doubles ) endorsement required at time of hire.

Age

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Required-One year previous CDL-A driving experience and one year experienc