Dc Truck Driver Jobs

Department: LOG Transportation
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: DC Supervisor
Position Supervises: N/A
Pay Level:
FLSA Status: Non- exempt

Position Summary:

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Weigh load.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded.
• Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis
• Unload merchandise at store.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: over-the –road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver’s license.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• 1 year’s active driving experience with one year’s doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel independently
• Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver.
• Ability to back 53’ trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations.
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• One year’s Tractor / Trailer driving experience

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.

Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: CDL A
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: South

States: Texas
Keywords: Driver, Transportation, CDL, CDL A