Local CDL A Shuttle Driver $5k Sign on
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ApplyJob ID: 112672BRType: TransportationSalary: $60-70k AnnuallyPrimary Location: Abilene, TexasDate Posted: 12/17/2024Job Details:Company DescriptionPerformance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionPosition Details:* Pay: $60-70k Annually (bi-weekly pay), $5K Sign on Bonus* Schedule/Hours: Sun-Thurs, 1-3 trips dispatching between 6:30pm-5am depending on load* Must have Doubles/Triples EndorsementWe Deliver the Goods:* Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more* Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system* Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose:Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers!As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. The Shuttle Driver drives a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations. Turns around and delivers full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the companyPosition Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:* Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.* Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.* Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.* Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch.* Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule.* Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.* Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas.* Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.* Collects and secures damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork.* Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.* Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.* Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.* Performs other related duties as assigned.#LI-ST2Required Qualifications6 months commercial driving experienceHigh school diploma/GED or state approved equivalentInternal candidates must be in good standingDemonstrates effective verbal and written communication skillsValid CDL A with Doubles EndorsementMust be 21 years of ageMeet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 yearsWork required 3rd shift schedule, Sunday-Thursday nights (schedules may vary)Pass post offer drug test and criminal background checkPass road testValid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health CardAble to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the locationEEO StatementPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the Company ) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the EEO is the Law poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.Apply