HazMat Retail Driver - CDL(B)
Republic ServicesSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Distribution, Logistics, TransportationIndustries
Requirements
- 21+ years of age
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
- Ability to touch freight: lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly; frequently lift/push/move 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds; reach up to 72” to stack/unstack pallets and hand carts; constantly bend and twist
- Flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Submit to pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Preferred: 1 year customer delivery experience; 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience; 6 months Food and Beverage experience; 2 years consistent work history
Responsibilities
- Run daily routes with frequent stops efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
- Operate in a cross-dock model: pick up loaded truck from nightly delivery at assigned loading dock and return empty truck to assigned lot at end of route
- Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop in designated order
- Place unloaded product in designated customer storage areas, including transporting down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions
- Verify delivery of items with customer, obtain proper signatures, contact management for invoice discrepancies, and communicate all errors/returns
- Call in when customer does not receive entire order (shorts)
- Handle customer complaints professionally
- Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, perform pre-trip inspection, and complete pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities per DOT regulations and Sysco policies
- Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
- Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver position?
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.
Is this a remote position or does it require travel?
This is a local delivery driver role with daily routes, frequent stops, and no travel percentage required. Drivers pick up loaded trucks from a loading dock and return empty trucks to the assigned lot.
What are the minimum qualifications for this driver position?
Candidates must be 21+ years of age, submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and hold a valid Class A CDL license.
What physical demands are involved in this truck driver role?
Drivers frequently lift, push, or move product weighing 1-75 pounds up to 100 pounds, reach up to 72 inches, bend, twist, and unload product by hand or hand cart in all weather conditions.
What makes a strong candidate for this Sysco delivery driver job?
Strong candidates can run routes efficiently meeting designated times, handle customer interactions professionally, perform DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and assist with loading or palletizing as needed.
Sysco
Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare
About Sysco
Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.
Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries