CDL A Local Delivery Truck 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 customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Drivers build relationships with customers through a positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet their needs and expectations. Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. The starting pay is $33.53 per hour, increasing to a full-time rate of $36.58 after 90 days. The stated compensation range is $10.00–$48.00; actual pay may depend on skills, experience, and other factors. Drivers may be eligible for the Company’s Incentive Plan. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass employment testing.
Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and have a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
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 weighing as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.
Be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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 customer relationships with a positive, friendly attitude.
Become familiar with customer operations to meet their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Productivity incentives and potential eligibility for 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.
Referral programs.
Safety programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Uniforms.