CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco - Bismarck, North Dakota

Are you a skilled and dependable CDL A driver looking for a rewarding local delivery position? Sysco North Dakota in Bismarck is seeking a motivated and customer-focused CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering quality products to our valued customers, ensuring their satisfaction and contributing to Sysco's continued success.

Role Overview

As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, your primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer to deliver various food and beverage products to customer locations within the Bismarck area. You will follow a pre-determined route schedule, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. This position requires excellent driving skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to handle physical tasks associated with unloading and delivering products.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver

Your day begins early with a thorough inspection of your truck to ensure it's in safe operating condition. You'll then load your truck with the day's deliveries, carefully organizing the products to prevent damage and ensure efficient unloading. Following your assigned route, you'll navigate to each customer location, providing friendly and professional service as you deliver their orders. This involves:

• Unloading products manually using hand trucks or dollies.
• Verifying order accuracy with customers.
• Collecting payments (if applicable).
• Addressing customer inquiries and resolving any issues.

Throughout the day, you'll maintain communication with dispatch to update your progress and address any unforeseen circumstances. Safety is paramount, so you'll adhere to all traffic laws and company safety policies. At the end of your route, you'll return to the distribution center, unload any remaining products, and complete necessary paperwork.

Why Bismarck, North Dakota?

Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living. The city boasts a thriving economy, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. With its beautiful parks, recreational opportunities, and friendly atmosphere, Bismarck provides an ideal environment to live and work. As a Sysco employee in Bismarck, you'll enjoy the benefits of a stable job with a reputable company, while also experiencing the charm and convenience of this vibrant city.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to providing opportunities for career growth and advancement. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you can advance your career through various paths, including:

• Senior Driver: With experience and a proven track record of safety and performance, you can become a senior driver, mentoring new drivers and taking on additional responsibilities.
• Driver Trainer: If you have a passion for training and development, you can become a driver trainer, sharing your expertise and helping new drivers succeed.
• Transportation Supervisor: With leadership skills and experience in transportation operations, you can advance to a supervisory role, overseeing a team of drivers and ensuring efficient delivery operations.
• Management Positions: Sysco promotes from within, so there are opportunities to move into various management positions within the company, based on your skills and interests.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to its employees. The estimated salary range for a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver in Bismarck, North Dakota is $65,000 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience and performance. The benefits package includes:

• Excellent pay with productivity incentives.
• Daily routes with home nightly for most driver trainees.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Relocation assistance available (certain restrictions apply).
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities with internal promotion.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire).
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
• Employee referral programs.
• Safety programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Uniforms provided.

Sysco Culture

Sysco is more than just a place to work; it's a company built on a passion for food and a commitment to its customers. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation, where employees are empowered to make a difference. We value our employees' contributions and provide opportunities for them to grow and develop their skills. At Sysco, you'll be part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering quality products to our customers.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and customer-focused CDL A driver looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for the CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver position at Sysco North Dakota in Bismarck. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the minimum requirements for this position?

   The minimum requirements include being 21+ years of age, passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen, possessing a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record, and the ability to read and speak English proficiently.

2. What are the physical requirements for this position?

   This position requires the ability to lift, push, or move product weighing 40-60 pounds repeatedly, and as much as 100 pounds. You must also be able to operate hand carts and hand trucks.

3. What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

   Preferred qualifications include 1 year of customer delivery experience, 6 months of hand cart/hand truck experience, 6 months of food and beverage experience, and 2 years of consistent work history.

4. What type of products will I be delivering?

   You will be delivering various products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies.

5. What type of truck will I be driving?

   You will be operating a tractor-trailer.

6. What is the typical work schedule?

   Most driver trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. However, flexibility is required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

7. What kind of training will I receive?

   Sysco provides ongoing job skills and leadership development training to its employees.

8. What are the career growth opportunities at Sysco?

   Sysco promotes from within, so there are opportunities to advance your career through various paths, including senior driver, driver trainer, transportation supervisor, and management positions.

9. What are the benefits of working at Sysco?

   Sysco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.

10. How can I learn more about Sysco's benefits?

    For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com