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Job Summary
Wallingford, CT
CDL A
Regional
0+ Months of CDL Experience
Job Details
Equipment
Straight Truck
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Full Description
TITLE: CDL Driver
DIVISION: Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Thurston Foods has been Family Operated since 1947 in Wallingford, Connecticut. Today, Thurston Foods, Inc. is a full line, full service, institutional distributor and bakery supplier. Our product line ranges from fresh meats and produce to cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment. In total, we inventory over 6,000 different items.
We currently have over 3,000 customers consisting of schools, bakeries, restaurants, caterers, hospitals, government agencies and convalescent homes. Our sales territory includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey. If you looking for a relaxed family culture, join our team!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is a critical support role for the Transportation Team. As a Driver, duties include transporting goods to routes in a commercial vehicle, making deliveries and pickups to and from school sites and warehouses, and communicating with management team and dispatchers.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.
EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled:
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the teammate cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
DIVISION: Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Thurston Foods has been Family Operated since 1947 in Wallingford, Connecticut. Today, Thurston Foods, Inc. is a full line, full service, institutional distributor and bakery supplier. Our product line ranges from fresh meats and produce to cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment. In total, we inventory over 6,000 different items.
We currently have over 3,000 customers consisting of schools, bakeries, restaurants, caterers, hospitals, government agencies and convalescent homes. Our sales territory includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey. If you looking for a relaxed family culture, join our team!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is a critical support role for the Transportation Team. As a Driver, duties include transporting goods to routes in a commercial vehicle, making deliveries and pickups to and from school sites and warehouses, and communicating with management team and dispatchers.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate a Commercial vehicle.
- Load and unload cargo.
- Read locations and road maps.
- Basic truck maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical and safety issues before and after each trip.
- Meet delivery schedules while maintaining safe work practices.
- Properly track and document driving logs on an ELD.
- Report any issues or incidents to dispatch.
- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Other duties as requested.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields
- Valid Commercial Driver's License.
- Ability to handle physical workload, physically qualified to perform all duties of a driver.
- Ability to work in all types of weather and environments.
- Strong work ethic.
- Commercial Driver's License, DOT Medical Certificate and Motor Vehicle Record (10 years of history.)
- 10-year DMV driving record history dated no later than 30 days with no more than 2 points.
- Touch freight experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Pass a DOJ and criminal background check.
- Speak and Read English satisfactorily to:
- Converse with the public.
- Understand traffic signs and signals.
- Respond to official questions. Make legible entries on reports and records.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- CDL A (Required)
- Pass a driver's road test or equivalent.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.
EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled:
The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the teammate cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
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