CDL A Delivery Driver

Sysco•Rutland, VT

About The Position

Sysco is hiring a dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload and deliver products—including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies—to customers on an assigned route schedule. Drivers build customer relationships through a positive, friendly attitude and learn customer operations to meet their needs and expectations. The position involves touch freight, with products weighing an average of 40–60 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as business needs dictate. The posting notes that most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. Starting pay is $33.53 per hour, plus bonus and incentive pay. The listed compensation range is $10.00–$48.00; actual pay may depend on skills, experience, and other factors. Participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan may be available. The role offers training and career growth opportunities, and Sysco promotes from within.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
Be able 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.
Be able to lift, push, or move products averaging 40–60 pounds and sometimes weighing up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
Be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

One year of customer delivery experience.
Six months of hand cart or hand truck experience.
Six months of food and beverage experience.
Two years of consistent work history.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer.
Manually unload and deliver products to customer locations on an assigned route schedule.
Build positive relationships with customers and become familiar with their operations to meet their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Productivity incentives and potential participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Retirement benefits.
Employee discount programs.
Service recognition and employee rewards.
Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
Referral programs.
Safety programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Uniforms.