CDL Driver – Refrigerated Deliveries

About H-E-B

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.

• Drive and perform preventive maintenance.
• Be responsible for the content, condition, and security of cargo.
• Maintain responsibility for content and condition of cargo/commodity/product within trailer; ensure all cargo is secured.
• Unload trailer at store deliveries.
• Adhere to accountability methods of receiving all products as purchased/loaded onto the trailer at pick‑up time from vendor.
• Maintain status as a qualified driver in compliance with FMCSR.
• Complete all required documents for load transporting, including vendors, store deliveries, bills of lading, etc.
• Monitor, document, and control refrigerated commodities requiring specific temperature settings/readings.
• Records all hours of service performed, as required by DOT.
• Maintains mule/tractor/trailer equipment in accordance with prescribed preventive maintenance schedule.
• Performs Delivery Driver duties.
• Average annual salary: $85K–$95K.

• 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 its impact on our stores.
• PASSION FOR RESULTS: initiative to perform multiple, concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced, unsupervised environment.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 21 (mandatory).
• 2 years (or 100,000 miles) of driving experience.
• 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 Certified Abstract MVR” from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) (see below for instruction).
• MVR (Citation Review):
  No more than 1 moving violation within the last 3 years (none in past 12 months).
• MVR (Accident Review):
  Record will be reviewed and preventability determination will be based on H-E-B standards.
• NOTE:
  
  Police Reports will be requested on an applicant whose MVR record reflects an accident.
• Successful passing of Dept of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). DOT drug screen, background check, and verification of work history.

• Knowledge of the English language (mandatory).
• 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 holidays.

• Work up to 70 hours per week in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Regularly lift, sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, and bend.
• Occasionally lift 25–75 lbs.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screen, verification of work history, and meet all DOT driver qualifications.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 6/1/2022