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Job ID : 100555BR
Type : Transportation
Primary Location : New Orleans, Louisiana
Date Posted : 05 / 15 / 2024
Job Details
Company Description
Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.
A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies.
The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods
Position Summary
The Yard Driver is responsible for moving tractor trailers to / from the loading docks and parking loaded or empty trailers in designated areas.
The Yard Driver will transport tractor trailers to offsite maintenance and / or inspection facilities requiring local city driving.
All driving is expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Responsible for fueling, moving and parking tractors and trailers to the docks and parking the loaded or empty trailers in the designated areas.
Requires attention to safety and cautious driving in the facility parking lot. The Yard Driver communicates and interacts with co-workers and vendors professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities
Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre / post trip) including inspections of tractor / truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations;
inspect tractor / truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and / or repairs required.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent Experience
6-12 months of tractor trailer experience
Internal candidates may be promoted with less than 6 months experience with good performance record and in accordance with driver training program requirements where applicable
Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.
Valid CDL A
Must be 21 years of age
Meet all State licensing and / or certification requirements (where applicable)
Pass pre-employment drug test
Pass road test
Valid current DOT Health Card and / or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Preferred Qualifications
1 years commercial yard driving experience
Foodservice distribution industry experience
Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e. PeopleNet)
EEO Statement
Performance Food Group and / or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Please click on the following links to review : (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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Last updated : 2024-06-04
Full Time
$43k-54k (estimate)
05/22/2024
09/05/2024
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