ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 100% attendance in all elements of the training program, actively participating in classroom exercises as well as hands on instruction.
- Maintains satisfactory feedback from instructors and driver/coaches during the classroom, yard skills, and on-the-road driving portion of the training program.
- Assists designated US Foods drivers in route completion, learning all aspects of the job.
- Successfully enrolls in CDL school and obtains a CDL permit license within the first 45 days of the training program.
- Successfully obtains a CDL Class A license within the 90 days of the training program.
- Achieves defined performance expectations during the initial 90-day probationary period of program.
- Attends all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
SUPERVISION:
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: US Foods Trainer, Transportation Managers, Fleet Maintenance, Administrative Support, US Foods Drivers.
External: State MVD, Customers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Inclement weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed, with frequent stops.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e., XATA, POD, and tools used to perform the job.
- Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
- Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
- Must know/have ability to learn material safety data sheet information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
- Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must successfully complete the DOT written examination for drivers and pass a controlled substance abuse screening test.
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed.
- Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
- Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
- Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
LICENSES
- No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious (as defined by DOT) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employers for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year of experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment preferred. Examples: MVOs from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:
STAND: FREQUENTLY
WALK: FREQUENTLY
DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A
PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: FREQUENTLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
TWIST: FREQUENTLY
GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY
1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer.Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)