Pawtucket CDL A Delivery Truck Driver
About The Position
US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Drivers deliver products safely and on time, navigate highways and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload products for customers. The role involves 100% touch freight, customer service, delivery verification, equipment inspections, and handling collections or payments when applicable. The posted starting pay is $35.76 per hour, increasing to $40.24 after six months of employment. Drivers are paid weekly and eligible new hires may receive a $5,000 retention bonus. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with one scheduled day off during the week and Sundays off. Start times are between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Benefits begin on day one.
Requirements
- Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
- Have at least six months of commercial driving experience in any industry, or at least three months of commercial driving experience in food and/or beverage delivery.
- Be able to read and communicate in English, including conversing, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
- Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
- Be able to drive and work in inclement weather, make frequent stops, and work in temperatures as low as 0 degrees.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate a manual transmission; it may be required at 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 obtain signatures.
- Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Handle collections and payments when applicable.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Potential $5,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires
- Overtime compensation may apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
