CDL Trainee (Pittsfield, Ma)

• 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 obtains a CDL Class A license within the first 45 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

Education/Training:  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.

Related Experience/Requirements: A minimum of one year’s experience operating heavy motor vehicle equipment and/or one year’s experience as a warehouse selector in a foodservice or comparable product environment required.  Examples: MVO’s from the military, Class B CDL drivers with route delivery experience, US Foods selectors or selectors from other foodservice organizations. 

Must be able to pass DOT physical and obtain a two year DOT Medical Card upon receiving a conditional employment offer.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  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.