Non Cdl Permit Trainee

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This is a company-sponsored trainee position, involving a structured 90-day training program, consisting of driving skills training, classroom and behind-the-wheel practice. The Non-CDL Permit Trainee must obtain a state certified CDL learner's permit within the first 45 days in the training program. At the conclusion of this training program, the Trainee will have obtained a CDL Class A license and be ready to advance to a Delivery Driver Trainee position.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

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