CDL Driver

HTrans Inc., a subsidiary of Houston's Inc., is currently hiring for a full-time Class A CDL driver to join our tenured transportation team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced or newly licensed CDL driver to join an established team and a growing company, offering full benefits, dedicated routes, consistent hours, and a 2022 or newer high-quality Peterbuilt fleet, that are well maintained and regularly serviced. Come join a company with strong values, good work-life balance, and a great company culture. We want our employees to enjoy coming to work every day!

Benefits:

• $1000 sign-on bonus!
• Quarterly safety bonuses - up to $1000
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Medical insurance is 100% employer-paid for employee-only
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Meal Per Diems - four per diems per week at $60 each, equaling $240/week.

Schedule:

• Set day schedule that offers some flexibility.
• 4-day work-week - Sunday to Wednesday (three overnight stays)
• Full-time: Consistent 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer.

• Pick-up goods and materials from Houston's Wilsonville, OR distribution center.
• Deliver to wholesale businesses in assigned territory for primarily palletized dock deliveries, utilizing modern powered pallet jacks.

• Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures, and DOT regulations for transporting goods.
• Correctly maintain all electronic logs following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Operate pallet jack to unload product at client delivery locations (mostly dock deliveries).
• Provide great customer service.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen.
• Minimum of 1 year CDL driving experience preferred or a diploma from a certified truck driving school.
• Valid Class A CDL (hazmat not required)
• Strong customer service and relationship building skills
• All weather driving skills
• Acceptable driving record.
• Basic English language skills (read, write, and speak) to communicate with clients and staff, and complete the necessary driver logs and paperwork.

• Compensation:

  • $27 to $28/hour

  Physical Requirements:

  • Strong hand-eye coordination.
  • Ability to respond quickly to sudden movements, signals, changes in the environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to bend, sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to enter and exit the vehicle frequently.

  About Houston's

  Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the foodservice industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

  Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the foodservice industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.

  At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

  Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

  For more information visit: www.houstons-inc.com

  AAP/EEO Statement:

  Houston's Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston's Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Houston's Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.