HazMat Retail Driver - CDL(B)
Republic ServicesSalary not specified
$58,000 – $75,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Wholesale, Fresh Produce, LogisticsIndustries
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 the English language 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 established by the Company
- Ability to meet or exceed established cases per error goals
- Strong customer relations and problem resolution skills
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision
- Ability to frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72” to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
- Ability to touch freight, load packages onto hand trucks, and unload product at each stop
Responsibilities
- Run daily routes with frequent stops efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
- Load packages onto hand trucks and unload product from trailer by hand or using a hand cart at each stop on the assigned route in the order designated by the Transportation Department Manager, placing product in designated customer storage areas (may include transporting down ramps, stairs, or docks in all weather conditions)
- Work away from OpCo at a designated domiciled location closer to the customer marketplace
- Cross-dock model: pick uploaded trucks from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and return the empty truck to the assigned lot at the end of the route
- Occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager
- Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
- Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
- Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice 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 a pre-trip inspection
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures
- Organize a truck and make deliveries efficiently
- Check whether a truck is operating well enough to perform the route
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the starting pay and expected first-year earnings for this driver position?
Starting pay is $23.50/hour for Driver B and $26.50/hour for Driver A. Driver A can expect $70,000-$75,000 in the first year, while Driver B can expect $58,000-$62,000, plus eligibility for the Company's Incentive Plan.
Is this a remote position or does it require local presence?
This is a local delivery driver role with daily routes, be home daily, and work at a designated domiciled location closer to the customer marketplace in ZIP code 44512; no remote work or travel is involved.
What skills or qualifications are required for this CDL driver job?
A CDL A or CDL B license is required, along with the ability to perform touch freight (lifting 1-75 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds), load/unload trucks using hand carts, provide customer-facing service, and follow DOT regulations and safety rules.
What benefits are offered for this driver position?
Paid benefits are included with expected first-year earnings, and full details on Sysco’s benefits are available at https://SyscoBenefits.com.
What makes a strong candidate for this CDL delivery driver role?
Strong candidates will have CDL A or B, experience with efficient route running, physical ability to handle touch freight and frequent lifting, customer service skills for client-facing interactions, and adherence to DOT safety regulations.
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
