RSA Trainee - DOT

About the Role

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product along assigned routes consisting of multiple stops with various levels of difficulty
• Maintain delivery time windows for each stop on the route
• Read customer invoices to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and delivered
• Assemble customer orders to be delivered to places of business
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling
• Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes, to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, and billing statements in accordance with regulations
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL driver’s license required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities, and materials to provide timely and quality responses
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• High School diploma or GED with one year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Driver safety awareness, including the use of dash cameras with AI to recognize safe driving, capture safety events, and improve driver safety performance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.