Transit Driver

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Location: 31 Peck Lane, Newtown CT

Minimum of 2 years driving experience with your class A.

Must have prior experience operating double trailers.

No Auto Restriction; must be able to operate a 10 speed transmission.

Do you have a passion for driving? Are you looking for more home time? Picture yourself as a transit driver with Gordon Food Service! In this position, you will be transporting loaded and empty trailers, singles or doubles, from GFS Distribution Centers or from point-to-point via night transit. Night shifts mean you'll be home every day, and there's not touch freight required. Feel safe and secure at a company that values and respects you. Newly licensed drivers are encouraged to apply!

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday Start times range between 7-9:30pm and work until finished

Pay: Component Pay: Pay per day and per trip

Drivers are averaging $42 per hour!!

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plans start day one!

• Weekly pay

• Wellness reimbursement

• Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match

• 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Does this look like you?

• At least 21 years of age

• Class A CDL License at hire

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience with your class A

• Doubles (T) endorsement required

• Must be able to push and pull up to 50lbs (connecting trailers)

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)

• Successfully pass a drug test that will assess drug usage (including marijuana) and a background check

• Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards

• You must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us effective January 6th, 2020.

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.