The Non CDL Permit Trainee position is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in driving and transportation. Trainees participate in a comprehensive training program, which includes classroom instruction and hands-on experience, while working towards obtaining a CDL permit and ultimately a Class A license. Key responsibilities involve assisting experienced drivers, adhering to safety practices, and completing all training requirements within specified timelines.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is $19.74/hour .

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation,.​​

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• 100% attendance in all elements of the training program, actively participating in classroom exercises as well as hands on instruction.
• Maintains satisfactory feedback from instructors and driver/coaches during the classroom, yard skills, and on-the-road driving portion of the training program.
• Assists designated US Foods drivers in route completion, learning all aspects of the job.
• Successfully enrolls in CDL school and obtains a CDL permit license within the first 45 days of the training program. 
• Successfully obtains a CDL Class A license within the 90 days of the training program. 
• Achieves defined performance expectations during the initial 90-day probationary period of program.
• Attends all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION :

• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal : US Foods Trainer, Transportation Managers, Fleet Maintenance, Administrative Support, US Foods Drivers.

External: State MVD, Customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Inclement weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed, with frequent stops.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e., XATA, POD, and tools used to perform the job. 
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely. 
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position. 
• Must know/have ability to learn material safety data sheet information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
• Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer. 
• Must have excellent customer service skills. 
• Must successfully complete the DOT written examination for drivers and pass a controlled substance abuse screening test. 
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED preferred. 
• 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) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• N/A

LICENSES

• No more than two convictions in the past two-year period for traffic violations. No more than one of these may be a serious (as defined by DOT) violation or result of an accident - company or private vehicle; No DUI convictions within past three years, regardless of type of vehicle operated; no driver's license suspension within past three years (insurance and overweight tickets are excluded); and no termination by previous employers for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year of experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment preferred. Examples: MVOs from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: FREQUENTLY

WALK: FREQUENTLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY

SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): N/A

PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: CONTINUOUSLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer.Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

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