Yard Jockey, CDL

usfoods; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; 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 drives the foodservice industry and is seeking drivers in Tracy, CA. Earn competitive hourly pay with a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth. You will support loading, unloading, trailer movements, and daily coordination with dispatch to ensure on-time deliveries.

Must have a CDL Class A, be 21+, with English reading/writing ability and DOT qualifications. Prior driving experience is preferred, and safety is a core value at US Foods.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A license with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum six months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments.
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor.
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments.
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers.
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse.

Skills

CDL Class A

English language

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

Job Description

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it! Top performers can make up to $34.68/ hour.

• Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more!
• Excellent local leadership.

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Communicate with Dispatcher/Router for truck/trailer and door assignments
• Keep assigned equipment coupled
• Move trailers between buildings as directed by Router or Warehouse Supervisor
• Load, unload, or merge loads between environments
• Stage shuttle trailers nightly for shuttle drivers
• Set up trailers for backhaul with tractor and empty pallets
• Place backhauls in correct door to be unloaded by warehouse
• Make sure all equipment is paired and ready for next day's deliveries.
• Work with mechanics nightly
• Must attend all required company meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions

What You Bring to the Table

• 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
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience preferred
• 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.

Why US Foods

US Foods ® helps our customers Make It , with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods ® , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $31.00 and $34.68. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***