CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver
Sysco · Houston, TX · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer.
- Manually unload and deliver various products to customer locations.
- Build relationships with customers using a positive, friendly attitude.
- Understand customer operations to meet needs and expectations.
Requirements
- 21+ years of age.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
- Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
- Ability to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of customer delivery experience.
- 6 months of hand cart/hand truck experience.
- 6 months of food and beverage experience.
- 2 years of consistent work history.
Benefits
- Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.
- Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Relocation assistance available (certain restrictions apply).
- Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
- Career growth opportunities – promotion from within.
- New hires are eligible for benefits the first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Generous retirement benefits.
- Employee discount programs.
- Service recognition and employee rewards.
- Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
- Referral programs.
- Safety programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Uniforms provided.