What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Based Driver position at H-E-B?
Job Description
H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation with hundreds of stores throughout Texas, and more than 110,000 Partners (employees). Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service, and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace, and marketplace. H-E-B offers a competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that leads to successful careers.H-E-B's Transportation Division supports distribution by transporting products from the warehouse to our retail stores. Our Transportation Partners ship an average 12,000 deliveries per week and travel over 73 million miles each year.As an Activity Based Driver, you'll drive, perform preventive maintenance, and be responsible for the content, condition, and security of cargo. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... advanced interpersonal and customer service skills?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... understanding of the critical role Drivers have in the supply chain process and impact it has to our Stores?PASSION FOR RESULTS... initiative to perform multiple, concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, unsupervised environment?We are looking for:- a high school diploma- 2 years and 100,000 miles of driving experience- ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, unsupervised environmentWhat is the work?Transportation Operations:- Records all hours of service performed, as required by DOT- Maintains mule / tractor / trailer equipment in accordance with prescribed preventive maintenance schedule- Completes all required documents for load transporting, including vendors, store deliveries, bills of lading, etc.- Monitors, documents, and controls refrigerated commodities requiring specific temperature settings / readings- Maintains responsibility for content and condition of cargo / commodity / product within trailer; ensures all cargo is secured- Unloads trailer at Store deliveries- Adheres to accountability methods of receiving all products as purchased / loaded onto the trailer at pick-up time from vendor- Maintains status as a qualified driver in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)- Performs Delivery Driver dutiesWhat is your background?- Minimum age 21 (mandatory)- High school diploma or equivalent- 2 years and 100,000 miles of driving experience (external)- Maintain status as an FMCSA-qualified driver- No DWI/DUI or felony convictions ever in lifetime- Never had a suspended or revoked driver license, permits, or privileges in any state / county- Documented proof of a good driving record; applicants chosen to be interviewed must obtain a Life History MVR from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) - see below for instructions. * NOTE: Police reports will be requested on an applicant whose MVR record reflects an accident- 3-year clear MVR; record will be reviewed for preventability, based on H-E-B standards- No more than 1 moving violation within the last 3 years (none in past 12 months)- Successful passing of Dept of Transportation (DOT) physical, DOT drug screen, background check, and verification of work historyDo you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Driver?- Knowledge of the English language (mandatory, Regulation 398.3 (c)(4), 'Every driver shall be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and signals and directions given in English and to respond to officials - inquiries.')- Proficiency in DOT, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and company safety policies- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen, and meet all DOT driver qualifications- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks in a fast-paced, unsupervised environment; attention to detail- Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidaysCan you...- Work up to 70 hours per week in accordance with the DOT regulations- Regularly lift, sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, and bend- Occasionally lift 25 - 75 lbs- Pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen, verification of work history, and meet all DOT driver qualifications* To get a copy of your Life History MVR from the Texas DPS, log on to: www.txdps.state.tx.us:- Select Driver License and Online Services / More online services- Click on Request a driver record- Enter requested information found on your driver's license- Click on Type 3A (Certified Complete Driving History)06-2022
