CDL A Delivery Driver

US Foods•Austin, TX

3d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to deliver products safely and reliably to customers. The role involves driving on highways and city streets, backing into tight docks, and unloading 100% touch freight using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand. Drivers verify deliveries with customers, provide professional customer service, and may handle collections and payments. Drivers start at $28.44 per hour during training and then move to component pay based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases; the posting says drivers may average $32 per hour after training. The expected base rate is between $28.44 and $41.40, and eligible new hires may receive a $2,000 retention bonus. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with shifts starting between 12 AM and 5 AM, in Buda, Texas. Benefits begin on day one. The job requires frequent lifting and carrying, working in inclement weather and a multi-temperature environment, and performing driving and delivery tasks that involve repeated stops.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience in any industry, or at least 3 months of commercial driving experience in food and/or beverage delivery.
Read and communicate in English well enough to converse, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.
Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repeatedly during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a manual transmission; it may be required in specific locations.

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
Unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, and place them in designated storage areas.
Verify deliveries with customers and secure signatures.
Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.