Sysco Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver(Gig)-Bakersfield
Opportunity in Bakersfield
Flexible Role in Bakersfield: Sysco Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver Employer: Sysco Corporation (Hiring in Bakersfield) Based in: Bakersfield, CA (our growing Bakersfield office)
Pay: $6k-$9k/Month (approx. $90k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Project-based work with clear objectives.
Day-to-Day
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Bakersfield location.
- This Bakersfield-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Sysco Corporation team in Bakersfield, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Bakersfield, a key hub for the Foodservice Logistics industry.
Fuel the Foodservice Industry with Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, and lodging establishments. As a Sysco Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver, you are the cornerstone of the culinary supply chain. This is not a drop-and-hook driving job; it is a highly physical, customer-facing role where you are directly responsible for unloading thousands of pounds of high-quality food products safely and accurately into customer kitchens and storerooms. If you want a commercial driving career that keeps you extremely active, gets you home every single night, and offers elite union-level benefits and pay, Sysco is your destination.
Operational Responsibilities
- Heavy Foodservice Delivery: Safely operate a commercial 28 to 48-foot refrigerated straight truck or tractor-trailer across dense local and regional routes.
- Extreme Material Handling: This is a touch-freight role. You will utilize a loading ramp and a commercial two-wheel hand truck to manually unload heavy cases of frozen meat, fresh produce, and canned goods, wheeling them directly into restaurant kitchens, basements, and coolers.
- Customer Relationship Management: Act as the face of Sysco. You will interact directly with chefs, restaurant owners, and receiving managers daily, executing flawless invoice accuracy, processing returns, and maintaining strong business relationships.
- Cold Chain Compliance: Monitor and maintain the temperature zones within your refrigerated trailer, ensuring all perishable food products remain perfectly safe for public consumption during transit.
Why Drive for Sysco?
- Elite Earning Potential: Sysco drivers are among the highest-paid local delivery professionals in the industry. Compensation typically features a highly lucrative component pay system (pay per mile, per stop, and per case unloaded) allowing the hardest workers to earn massive six-figure salaries.
- Home Daily Stability: Leave the over-the-road lifestyle behind. You will execute early morning dispatch routes that allow you to sleep in your own bed every night and enjoy your weekends.
- World-Class Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a robust 401(k) match, stock purchase plans, and deep discounts on bulk food purchases.
Requirements
Must be 21+ years of age. You must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a clean MVR. Exceptional physical strength and athletic endurance are absolute requirements; you must be capable of repetitively lifting 50-100 pounds and pushing a fully loaded hand truck up ramps and over curbs. You must pass a strict DOT physical, background check, and drug test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Sysco Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver position pay at Sysco Corporation?
This role offers a pay range of $6,000 - $9,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Bakersfield.
Where is this Sysco Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Bakersfield, CA. Sysco Corporation has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Bakersfield.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Sysco Corporation typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Bakersfield position.
What benefits does Sysco Corporation offer for this position?
Sysco Corporation provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Are weekend-only schedules available for this position?
Sysco Corporation offers various scheduling options including weekend shifts. Weekend schedules may come with additional premium pay. Check with the hiring team for current availability in Bakersfield.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
