Delivery Driver, Class A CDL

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

C&S Wholesale Grocers seeks to build a safe, efficient, service-forward fleet. Professional Drivers begin with a Professional Driver Trainer who provides coaching on company practices and regulatory requirements. After completing the new-hire training program, drivers deliver products and services while maintaining customer satisfaction and performing other assigned duties safely, promptly, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. This role is based at the Holcombe Boulevard location and involves AM deliveries, with start times between midnight and 5 a.m. The routes are those remaining after route bids have been completed. Pay is component-based, with $1,000 per week guaranteed during training, and Sundays are guaranteed off. Travel is required. Drivers operate commercial motor vehicles, including semi-trucks, and transport and safely deliver products. They load and unload ambient or temperature-sensitive products at an average of 3–10 customer stops per day. Drivers inspect and document equipment condition and ensure that equipment is operable and compliant with regulatory and company requirements. The work may involve freezer, perishable warehouse, and grocery warehouse environments.

Requirements

At least 21 years old.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
DOT certification and all required qualifications.
Valid Department of Transportation physical examination.
At least one year of recent tractor-trailer experience, or one year of recent applicable CMV experience, or participation in/completion of a company-approved CDL truck-driving school.
Ability to comply with FMCSR, DOT, and company policies and procedures.
Customer-service and quality focus, and enjoyment of working with people.

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial motor vehicle to transport and safely deliver products.
Load and unload ambient or temperature-sensitive products at customer locations, averaging 3–10 stops per day.
Inspect and document equipment and ensure it is operable in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Perform equipment inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Follow Department of Transportation, FMCSR, and company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete work safely and in a timely manner while maintaining customer satisfaction.