Class A Truck Driver

The Kroger Co. • Layton, UT

25d

About The Position

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company while performing all tasks in accordance with corporate policies and applicable state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This role includes driving delivery routes, inspecting and weighing loads, unloading merchandise, and collecting vendor backhauls. Applicants must meet federal Department of Transportation physical requirements for a Class A CDL driver and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The company continuously accepts applications for roles like this one and reviews submissions as positions become available. The position is with Smith’s Food and Drug, part of The Kroger Company. The posting describes benefits available to eligible associates, with eligibility and details depending on the applicable company plan or collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with 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 of 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 a truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to federal, state, corporate, and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect the truck for defects before, during, and after trips, and submit a report indicating the truck’s condition.
• Check the refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh the load.
• Unload merchandise at stores.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verify products and quantities as they are 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.
• Use arithmetic with 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 with 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.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways for growth.

What This Job Offers

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