Shuttle Driver-CDL
About The Position
The Shuttle Driver transports products safely and on schedule between Market Centers, laundry facilities, and remote or depot locations. The role requires maintaining positive working relationships with Market Centers and depots, meeting route and facility processing schedules, and representing Vestis professionally. Drivers are responsible for vehicle inspections and maintenance coordination, accurate route execution, product loading and unloading, required driver records, and compliance with transportation and safety regulations. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with irregular and long hours. Drivers may encounter varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, odors, fumes, noise, and vibration. The role has substantial physical requirements, including lifting and maneuvering products and carts, loading and unloading, prolonged sitting while driving, and bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching. The position requires a current CDL-A, a valid commercial driver’s license, and at least three years of driving experience, including three years of similar truck-driving experience or equivalent. A high school degree or equivalent is preferred. The hourly rate is $29.35, increasing to $30.85 after 90 days.
Requirements
- At least three years of driving experience.
- Three years of previous truck-driving experience in a vehicle similar to the one required for the job, or equivalent experience.
- Valid commercial driver’s license and compliance with minimum DMV/MVR points under company policy.
- Current CDL-A license.
- Routinely lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds and load/unload product without assistance.
- Occasionally lift and maneuver 50 pounds or more; stand and walk while loading and unloading; sit for prolonged periods while driving; and use hands for grasping and other manipulations.
- Occasionally push and pull forces of 50 pounds or more when moving carts and pallets.
- Ability to bend, squat, climb, and reach.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a company vehicle or truck to transport products between Market Centers and remote or depot locations on time and in accordance with route delivery and facility processing schedules.
- Confirm route schedules and details with the Market Center Production Manager.
- Verify daily preventative vehicle maintenance, schedule regular tractor/trailer maintenance, and maintain operator documentation, driver duty-status logs, daily vehicle inspection reports, and schedules.
- Manage daily routes to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
- Load and unload products according to company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others; use proper tools and equipment and follow safe work practices and policies.
- Know and follow federal, state, and local highway transportation laws and regulations.
- Carry the required driving license and medical certification as required by state and federal regulations.
- Perform additional duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Pension.
- 40 hours of vacation after one year.
- Five floating holidays.
- Paid sick time every year.
- Six holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
