What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Driver Trainee position at H-E-B?
Job Description
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 Entry Level Driver Trainee, you'll work in Delivery Operations and operate tractor trailers across the network. You'll fill a training position for 11 weeks, working to become a full time H-E-B Driver in Delivery Operations. As a Trainee, you'll be required to earn a Class A Commercial Driver's License and successfully complete CDL training. Once you successfully complete the Driver Training Program and Driver Orientation, you'll be promoted to an Activity Based Driver. During the Delivery Driver Trainee program, you'll be paid hourly.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:- someone who's at least 21 (mandatory) and has 3 years of driving experienceWhat is the work?Transportation Operations:- Transports merchandise from the Support Center to various Store locations and terminals- Transports goods back to the Support Center- Ensures integrity of the load and accuracy of product delivered to each Store- Loads / unloads merchandise from the truckWhat is your background?- Minimum age 21 (mandatory)- High school diploma or equivalent- 3 years of experience driving- Valid driver's license- Class A Commercial Driver's License (preferred, or earn during training program)- Never had a suspended or revoked driver license, permits, or privileges in any state / county- No DWI/DUI or felony convictions ever in lifetime- No moving violations, tickets or (chargeable) accidents on MVR in the last 3 years, including personal vehicle- Excellent driver safety record (police reports will be requested on those whose MVR record reflects an accident)- Excellent attendance and punctuality record- Successful completion of all Entry Level Driver Trainee Program phases- 3-year clear MVR; record will be reviewed for preventability, based on H-E-B standards- 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 accidentDo you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Driver Trainee?- Knowledge of English (mandatory, Regulation 398.3 (c)(4), FMCSA: '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 official inquiries.')- Familiarity with Section 2 of the Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook- Advanced customer service and interpersonal skillsCan you...- Work primarily weekends including nights and holidays (mandatory)- Pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen, verification of work history, and meet all DOT driver qualifications- Consent to / pass a criminal background check* 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
