Cdl A Truck Driver

CDL A Truck Driver

Albertsons Companies

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing

The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle, utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading/unloading and the proper operation of their equipment (tractor/trailer/yard truck/ straight truck. As a Delivery Driver, you are also responsible for reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for the correct number of cases, delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, pallet jacks, load bars, and other devices which assist in delivery. Operating vehicle safely while maintaining DOT compliance and following all local, state, and Federal requirements. Ensuring on-time deliver while communicating professionally with customers and vendors.

The position will be based in Auburn, Washington

What we are searching for

• Must have a valid Class A CDL
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Able to operate an 18-wheel tractor / trailer to deliver and pick up products from the stores.
• Must have a safe driving record / clear MVR.
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience driving a 53ft. tractor / trailer.
• Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

The hourly rate for this role is $28.21 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.

Main responsibilities

• Receive route paperwork, truck and trailer assignment and instructions for route.
• Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and acknowledge prior report for each piece of equipment. Provide written report for post trip inspection for all units. Document and report any defects or concerns with tractor and/or trailer within the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Conduct pre-trip, inter trip, and post trip inspection for all units operated in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulation 49 C.F.R. § 396.11.
• Verify load and load destination and proper load securement.
• Couple the tractor and trailer, inspect the fifth wheel plate, release handle and locking jaws.
• Scale load by gross weight and/or axles/tandems according to trailer type and state regulations. If needed, adjust the load to redistribute weight.
• Follow route plan and meet all delivery / pick up requirements for each store.
• Complete store clean outs as contracted. Receive and load items (e.g., salvage, assets, returns, composts, bails, egg trays) for return to distribution center as needed.
• Communicate any issue that will affect the route plan.
• Ensure all cargo is secured throughout the delivery route.
• Complete and verify all required paperwork and temperature requirements.
• Accurately report hours of service in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations 49 C.F.R. § 395.8 and 49 C.F.R. § 395.11 using an electronic logging device (ELD). Review log and then certify log at the end of each day.
• Report to work at designated times for assigned route/routes in a well-rested condition ready to work and drive.
• Document and report any defects or concerns with truck/tractor and/or trailer within the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

PHYSICAL ENVIRNOMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Remain in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Operate motorized vehicles such as tractor trailers and pallet jacks.
• Climb ramps and/or stairs to enter/exit tractor and/or trailer.
• Ability to lift approximately 35 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to push/pull approximately 3000 lbs. pallets using manual or electric pallet jacks.
• Ability to engage in crawling, crouching, kneeling, or stooping as required.
• Reach overhead and unstack boxes from pallets that are up to 6 feet in height.

Working Conditions

• Work varying hours of the day as required.
• Work overnight as required.
• Work in environments requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to steel toe boots and close-toed slip resistant shoes.
• Work in areas “requiring PPE or safety practices to minimize” potential exposure to contaminants or hazardous chemicals (such as pollutants, gases, dust, or odors).
• Work in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.
• Work in areas that are near moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.
• Work in areas with exposure to a shaking object or surface that causes a strain on the body or extremities.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person