NON DOT - Delivery Driver Trainee

Ben E. Keith Company•Wichita, KS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not yet have the required license or tractor/trailer experience. Trainees must obtain a CDL permit within two months of entering the program. Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation is promotion to a DOT Route Service Associate. The role involves learning safe, accurate delivery practices on assigned routes with multiple stops, following applicable transportation rules and procedures, maintaining vehicle and driver records, and developing proficiency in defensive driving. The position is located in Wichita, Kansas. Ben E. Keith uses dash cameras with artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance. Videos may also be used to exonerate drivers in accidents. Drivers sign a consent form upon hire confirming their understanding.

Requirements

Obtain a CDL permit within two months of entering the program.
High school diploma or GED.
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including assessing needs and meeting service quality standards.
Good communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to multitask assignments and willingness to learn new processes.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good mathematical skills.
Proficiency with a personal computer.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform delivery duties proficiently while maintaining a good safety record.
Learn to deliver products with urgency along assigned routes with multiple stops and varying levels of difficulty.
Read customer invoices to determine items to move, gather, distribute, and deliver.
Learn to use electronic equipment, including the Xata onboard computer and handheld scanners.
Learn and follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules.
Maintain accurate deliveries and prevent product damage caused by mishandling.
Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Learn to conduct vehicle safety inspections in compliance with DOT and FMCSR guidelines, and check fluid levels and vehicle components daily to ensure vehicles are safe and in proper working condition.
Learn to identify and report vehicle mechanical problems.
Learn to maintain Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and Driver Hours of Service Logs in accordance with federal motor carrier regulations.
Report delays, accidents, and other traffic or transportation situations to transportation management.
Become proficient in Smith Systems Defensive Driver Training.