Position Title : 
 Shuttle Driver
Location : 
 Beaumont, TX
Application Deadline : 
 11/12/2008
Requisition Number : 
 08000141
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http://usfood.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=08000141
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Job Description

Summary: The primary function of this position is to drive a Tractor Trailer or tandem for the purpose of delivering various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods) to company and customer drop-off sites and return empty trailer(s) to the distribution center in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The Shuttle Driver may have to unload trailer upon occasion at the drop-off sites.

  1. Perform all pre-trip responsibilities to include:  checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded, move tractor to the loading dock to attach preloaded trailer and/or attach 2nd trailer with the dolly, and perform "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
  2. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route.
  3. Return Empty trailers to Distribution Center.
  4. Unload products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas.
  5. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.  Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
  6. Perform all post-trip responsibilities to include:  unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork; perform safety check on the vehicle, unhook and secure trailer; park and secure tractor and hand truck; complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
Attend all required driver meetings
Qualifications

Education/Training:  

  1. High School Diploma/GED preferred; however, must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.  Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  2. Must Have Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Doubles endorsement.
  3. Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT)

 Related Experience:   Minimum 1 year over the road commercial driving experience or 6 months of  food or beverage delivery experience or successful completion (diploma) from an accredited community college, Technical school, or Truck driver training school that has been pre-approved by the division safety staff or Zone safety lead.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  1. Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job.
  2. Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
  3. Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
  4. Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
  5. Must be able to apply tire chains.
  6. Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer
Additional Information
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