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This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers. Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.

Job Description:Position Details:<ul><li>Local Routes. Monday - Friday Home Daily. Early morning dispatch</li><li>Pay during training: $25.02 per hour</li><li>Boots and protective gear provided!</li></ul>We Deliver the Goods:<ul><li>Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more</li><li>Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system</li><li>Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect</li></ul>Position Purpose: This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company. Position Responsibilities: <ul><li>Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.  All training documentation is completed and maintained per requirements. </li><li>Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required. Follow all instructions and directions provided by driver trainer. </li><li>Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required. </li><li>Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards. </li><li>Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.  </li><li>Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. </li><li>Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors. </li><li>Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times. </li><li>Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.</li><li>Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.</li><li>Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent • Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card • External Entry Level Hire: 0-12 months with a CDL A • Valid CDL A • Must be 21 years of age • Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable) • Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years • Pass post offer drug test • Pass road test • Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card • Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the locationCompany description Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Awards and AccoladesPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our <a href="http://pfgc.com/Policy" rel="nofollow">EEO Policy</a>; (2) the "EEO is the Law" <a href="http://pfgc.com/Poster" rel="nofollow">poster</a> and <a href="http://pfgc.com/Supplement" rel="nofollow">supplement</a>; and (3) the <a href="http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency" rel="nofollow">Pay Transparency Policy Statement</a>.

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This position engages students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students, refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education and training to campus and community partners. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

<h5>Accommodation Services Coordinator </h5>This position engages students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provide support for a caseload of students, refer students to appropriate campus resources, and provide education and training to campus and community partners. <h5>Responsibilities </h5>Accommodation Provision:<ul><li>Communicate with prospective students and their families about the process for registering with Student Disability Services (SDS) </li><li>Create an environment that makes students feel comfortablewith requesting accommodations </li><li>Assess student accommodation requests </li><li>Engage students in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans </li><li>Determine appropriate accommodations through review of documentation from medical, psychological, and educational professionals and the utilization of professional judgment </li><li>Provide students with information about additional campus services </li><li>Document interactions with students in database management system </li><li>Collaborate with all functional areas of Student Disability Services (SDS) as well as University departments to assist with the provision of accommodations </li></ul>Training and Programming:<ul><li>Develop and present training and educational programs to instructors, students, staff, and community groups on a variety of disability-related topics </li><li>Serve as resource to instructors, staff, and students on disability issues </li><li>Assist with the Peer Mentor Program and other support programs offered by SDS </li></ul>Compliance and Assessment:<ul><li>Collect semester and annual data for department reports </li><li>Conduct assessment of functional area and propose implementation plan for improved and enhanced service delivery </li><li>Stay abreast of Office for Civil Rights case files and review current practices for effectiveness of accommodations and compliance </li><li>Contribute to internal policies and procedures based on best practices </li></ul>Supervision: Oversee and coordinate tasks assigned to graduate intern(s) <h5>Qualifications </h5>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education: Master's degree; Combination of a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities may substitute for Master's </li><li>Experience: One year of professional experience working with individuals with disabilities; Demonstrated experience evaluating disability documentation; two years as a graduate assistant is equal to one year of professional experience </li><li>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to evaluate medical/psychological/educational documentation to identify/diagnoses functional limitations and needed accommodations; Working knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Fair Housing Act; Ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA; Ability to advocate for equitable educational opportunities; Ability to prioritize competing demands; Ability to communicate clearly; Ability to analyze complex, sensitive, and difficult situations and make effective decisions; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse individuals; Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. </li></ul>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status. Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: Three years of professional experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting </li></ul>Work Location<ul><li>Location: Knoxville, TN </li><li>Onsite </li></ul>Compensation and Benefits<ul><li>UT market range: 08 </li><li>Anticipated hiring range: The anticipated starting salary for a candidate meeting the minimum requirements will be $47,000. </li><li>Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here </li><li>Find more information on UT Benefits here </li></ul>Application InstructionsTo express interest, please submit an application and include all of the below attachments. <ul><li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>List of 3 Professional References </li></ul>About the College/Department/DivisionThe Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve. Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals. The mission of Student Disability Services (SDS) is to partner with the campus community in creating equitable access to eligible students while promoting disability-inclusive diversity. Staff is comprised of 24 professional and administrative employees and two liaisons to satellite campuses. <h5>About Us </h5>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! <h5>Job Info </h5><ul><li>Job Identification 8066 </li><li>Job Category Student Services </li><li>Posting Date 05/13/2026, 03:02 PM </li><li>Job Schedule Full time </li><li>Locations 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US </li></ul>

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