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Ben E. Keith Company•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The DOT Driver Trainee delivers products along assigned routes with multiple stops and varying levels of difficulty, maintaining delivery time windows and accurate, damage-free deliveries. The role includes reading customer invoices, assembling orders for delivery, following traffic and transportation procedures, inspecting and maintaining vehicle supplies and equipment, reporting mechanical problems and route delays or accidents, and maintaining required vehicle, cargo, and billing records in accordance with regulations. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the trainee is expected to promote to a Driver DOT position with Ben E. Keith Foods. The role requires a valid Class A CDL, the ability to read and interpret safety and operating materials, write routine reports, perform basic arithmetic, prioritize assignments and manage time and equipment effectively, and provide customer service. A high school diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience or training—or an equivalent combination of education and experience—are specified. The position involves extensive walking, prolonged standing, repetitive lifting over 50 pounds and occasional lifting over 100 pounds, and working in all types of weather. Drivers use AI-enabled dash camera technology; drivers receive information about the program and sign a consent form during hiring.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL driver’s license.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks; monitor use of time; use equipment, facilities, and materials appropriately; and provide timely, quality responses.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including assessing needs and meeting service quality standards.
High school diploma or GED, and one or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of over 50 pounds and occasional lifting of over 100 pounds.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and walk extensively.
Ability to stand for long periods and bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items properly.
Normal use of shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, feet, and legs.
Ability to read numbers and product descriptions.
Commitment to driver safety.

Responsibilities

Deliver products along assigned routes with multiple stops and varying levels of difficulty.
Read customer invoices to determine items to move, gather, distribute, and deliver.
Assemble customer orders for delivery to places of business.
Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route.
Ensure delivered products are accurate and undamaged through proper handling.
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, including gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
Report mechanical problems encountered with vehicles.
Maintain vehicle logs and cargo or billing records in accordance with regulations.
Report delays, accidents, and other traffic or transportation situations to the base.
Complete the driver training program with the expectation of promotion to a Driver DOT position upon successful completion.