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
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
- One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class B (Class A preferred)
- 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 operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
- Ability to meet or exceed minimum productivity levels and established cases per error goals
- Strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision
- Good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures
- Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations
- Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (experience in handling money preferred)
- Physical ability: Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. (infrequent to 80 lbs.), climb on and off truck, frequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and work in confined spaces
Responsibilities
- Run daily routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
- Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order designated by the Transportation Department Manager
- 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
- Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
- Unload product from trailer by hand or using hand cart and place in designated customer storage areas (may include transporting down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions)
- Frequently lift, push, or move product weighing 1-75 lbs. (up to 100 lbs.), reach up to 72” to stack/unstack pallets and hand cart, constantly bend and twist while loading/unloading and retrieving items
- Verify delivery of items with customer, obtain proper signatures, contact management for invoice discrepancies, and communicate all errors/returns
- Call in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
- Handle any customer complaints professionally
- Handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform pre-trip inspections
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with DOT regulations and Sysco policies/procedures
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this CDL B 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 CDL B Delivery Truck Driver role remote or office-based?
This is not a remote position; drivers run daily routes with frequent stops, picking up loaded trucks from a loading dock and returning them to the assigned lot, based in the 37210 zip code area.
What qualifications and skills are required for this driver position?
Candidates need a High School diploma or GED, one year of route delivery experience or equivalent, a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred), ability to read and speak English sufficiently for the role, and skills in operating vehicles in various conditions, customer relations, and meeting productivity goals.
What is the work environment like for Sysco delivery drivers?
Drivers handle physically demanding tasks including frequent lifting up to 75 pounds (up to 100 pounds), unloading in all weather conditions, bending, twisting, and transporting product down ramps or stairs, while running efficient daily routes.
What makes a strong candidate for this CDL B Delivery Truck Driver role?
Strong candidates have a valid Class B CDL (Class A preferred), one year of route delivery experience, strong customer service and problem-solving skills, ability to meet productivity and accuracy goals, and handle physical demands in various conditions.
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