SGC Foodservice Route Driver - Class A CDL

SGC Foodservice•Springfield, MO

9d•$33 - $33

About The Position

The SGC Foodservice Route Driver transports and delivers groceries using a gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, on short- and/or long-distance routes. The driver hooks and unhooks trailers, loads and unloads freight, secures cargo, inspects the vehicle, completes electronic condition reports, and ensures required shipping documentation is available and accompanies deliveries. The role includes handling shipments that may contain hazardous materials and checking applicable paperwork, markings, labels, and placards. Drivers operate in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintain required driving and vehicle records, report accidents and hazards, and promptly communicate delays or pickup and delivery irregularities. The position involves substantial physical activity and outdoor exposure, along with irregular schedules, long trips, possible overnight assignments, and delivery deadlines. The company offers a compensation and benefits program dependent on experience, including health, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Requirements

Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, typically four points or less against the license.
Be able to read, write, perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts and customer payments, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
Have good oral communication skills.
Be able to follow instructions and receive directions by phone or through the company onboard electronic log device (Samsara).
Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials as needed.
Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
Satisfactorily pass a drug test.
Satisfactorily pass a POET (Post Offer Employment Test) assessing physical capability to perform the job’s essential functions and physical demands.
Satisfactorily pass an alcohol test, if applicable.
Be able to perform the stated physical demands, including prolonged driving, frequent lifting and freight handling, standing and walking, and climbing in and out of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

Transport and deliver groceries by driving gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combinations over short and/or long distances.
Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies, including positioning dollies and operating landing gear.
Load and unload trailers, independently or with assistance and with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
Secure shipments in the trailer by tying down or bracing cargo.
Inspect the truck before, during, and after trips and submit an electronic vehicle-condition report at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
Review shipping papers to determine the nature of the load and identify hazardous materials; when applicable, verify shipping papers, freight markings and labels, and vehicle placards.
Drive to destinations in accordance with federal regulations and applicable hours-of-service limits.
Use commercial driving knowledge and vehicle maneuvering skills in traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading-dock areas.
Ensure required shipping documentation is available for inspection and appropriate paperwork accompanies delivered shipments.
Maintain drivers’ logs, fuel-purchase records, mileage records, and other records required by law.
Perform duties according to company policies and procedures and comply with regulations for safe commercial motor vehicle operation.
Report accidents involving the driver or company equipment and report highway safety hazards observed en route.
Report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other emergencies, and report pickup or delivery irregularities.
Fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.