Shuttle Driver Trainee DOT-Smiths Station, AL
About The Position
The purpose of the Shuttle Driver Trainee-DOT is to train to perform pickup and delivery of daily routes to domicile drivers and return empty trailers for reloading back to the warehouse. Train to perform as a safe and courteous shuttle driver and demonstrate BEK principles during interactions with the public and customers. • Maintain cleanliness of tractors/trailers used during the shift to ensure the upkeep and overall condition of equipment. • Always adhere to all FMCSA laws and regulations to demonstrate compliance. • Ensure trailers and tractors are adequately fueled and fuel levels are consistently maintained on equipment used at the warehouse or shuttle site. • Occasionally complete deliveries to customers to/from the warehouse or shuttle site as needed. Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) Preferred
- At least 6 months of DOT driving experience required
- Valid Class A CDL with Doubles endorsement
- Knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations required
- Ability to read and interpret rules/guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions
- Good computer skills
- Ability to learn internal applications i.e.… On-Board Computer and Proof of Delivery equipment
- Able to work outside in extreme temperatures (cold and hot)
- Ability to follow instructions and take direction
- Must be able to lift and move dolly tongue and cases weighing up to 90 pounds occasionally
Responsibilities
- Perform pickup and delivery of daily routes to domicile drivers
- Return empty trailers for reloading back to the warehouse
- Maintain cleanliness of tractors/trailers
- Adhere to all FMCSA laws and regulations
- Ensure trailers and tractors are adequately fueled
- Complete deliveries to customers to/from the warehouse or shuttle site as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
