• CDL A Driver Apprentice Program

    Price Chopper (Schenectady, NY)


    **Pay Range:** $18.15- $20.00

    SUMMARY

    Earn acceptance into Price Chopper Commercial Driver Training Program. Accepted trainees will be given a program of study based on a review of their current skills and abilities. Level of entry into the Price Chopper Driver Trainer Program is determined by your assessed experience and specific background. All Trainee’s will be placed at a level in the program that will best prepare them to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL –A). Candidates will be trained on all aspects of fleet driving & maintenance operations required of a driver. Candidates will be required to work as Fueler’s, Jockey’s and Driver Trainee’s as determined by the Safety Supervisor & Transportation Superintendent.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Other duties may be assigned.

     

    Warehouse selector

     

    Operate tractor-trailer truck in accordance with all federal, state and local requirements.

     

    Follow instructor guidelines during training sessions.

     

    Participate in Classroom & Closed Course driver training

     

    Follow Driver Trainer instructions during all training sessions

     

    Fuel Tractors & Trailers as assigned

     

    Jockey Trailers as assigned

     

    Adhere to all safety policies, procedures and best practices while performing tasks in a manner that promotes safety at all times.

     

    Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Must be at least 19 years of age.

     

    Possess a valid NYS driver’s license

     

    Be able to pass DOT Physical requirements for acceptance into program

     

    Acceptable driving abstract

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Bending Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Exposure to Cold Environment Frequent 3-5 Hours

     

    Exposure to Hot Environment Frequent 3-5 hours

     

    Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Lifting Constant 5-8 Hours up to 50lbs

     

    Lifting Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 100lbs

     

    Pivoting Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Pushing/Pulling Constant 5-8 Hours up to 50lbs

     

    Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 2400lbs

     

    Sitting Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Twisting Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Standing Constant 5-8 Hours

     

    Walking Constant 5-8 Hours

    EQUIPMENT USED

    Pallete Jack

     

    Tracktor Trailer

     

    Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.