Driver, Trainee Hourly

About the role

Become a CDL-A Restaurant Delivery Driver. Learn to drive and deliver product to our customers on overnight routes. A teammate in this position learns the essential functions of the Driver job including the accurate and timely distribution of products to various customer locations. The Driver Trainee gains exposure to warehouse and other operational functions as part of the developmental process of becoming a McLane Driver.

Responsibilities

• Maneuver tractor into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Operates truck in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Operates Driver Delivery Handheld (DDH), document delivery receipts/product temperatures and exceptions.
• Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Rides and trains with Driver Trainer of tractor-trailer to various destinations, gaining knowledge of commercial driving regulations and observing the Driver’s skill in starting engine properly, approaching intersections, making turns, backing, parking, and maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (PeopleNet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Aids the Driver in unloading trailer and delivering product into customer premises.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet eligibility requirements in the McLane Transfer and Promotion Policy.
• Hold a Class A CDL with a minimum of 6 months experience.
• Ability and willingness to use lift gate and pallet jack to deliver ALL products that may be ordered by McLane customers.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, stoop, and lift up to 75 pounds to accomplish the essential job functions.
• Read and comprehend labels, instructions, and bills of lading.
• Perform mathematical calculations to verify quantities of product.
• Communicate with customers, management, and other teammates.
• Safely drive a tractor-trailer, use a 2-wheeled dolly, ramp, and on board PeopleNet devices.

Qualifications

• Phase 1 of training is in the Yard.
• Phase 2 is Supervised deliveries overnight.
• Phase 3 is Mentored deliveries overnight.

Skills

• Safe driving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Mathematical calculations.
• Reading and comprehension skills.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual, educational assistance program, and more!

Pay

Pay Rate: $26.72 an hour while in training in the Yard.

Schedule

Full-time Shift 3rd - Overnight

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with annual company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave accrual.
• Educational assistance program.