Class A Truck Driver

The Kroger Co. • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company, performing all tasks in a manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The role involves driving trucks to deliver merchandise, inspecting trucks and refrigeration trailers, weighing and unloading loads, and picking up and verifying backhaul goods. Drivers must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis, and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver’s license.
• Meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements for a Class A CDL driver.
• Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to safely back 53-foot trailers into store docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to operate over-the-road tractors, refrigeration units, dollies, and electric or manual pallet jacks.
• One year of active driving experience with one year of doubles experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of tractor/trailer driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Follow federal, state, corporate, and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect the truck for defects before, during, and after trips, and submit a report on its condition.
• Check refrigeration trailers for malfunctions.
• Weigh loads.
• Unload merchandise at stores.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verify products and quantities as loaded.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the course of a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed