Shuttle Driver

US Foods • Newport News, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

As a US Foods CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers carrying products such as meats, produce, frozen foods, and dry goods to and from remote dispatch sites. The role may also involve backhaul or delivery work when needed. Drivers begin training at $18.00 per hour and switch to component pay after training; pay is based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. Drivers may average $45.00 per hour after training. The schedule is Sunday through Friday, 5:00 PM until completion, in Newport News, Virginia. Drivers must be comfortable working overnight and in multi-temperature environments, including temperatures as low as 0 degrees.

Requirements

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Be comfortable working overnight.
• Read and communicate in English, including holding a conversation, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
• Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10+ per shift).
• Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects, and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Doubles endorsement and at least 6 months of driving with doubles endorsements are preferred.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission is preferred; it may be required at specific locations.

Responsibilities

• Transport products between dispatch sites safely and efficiently.
• Perform backhaul or delivery duties when needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Verify truck freight and check trailer temperatures.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Overtime compensation may be available
• Retention bonus may be available
• Component pay may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed