Delivery Driver

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About the Role 

The New York Times Company is looking for Drivers to join the team! 

The Delivery Driver delivers the newspapers and other required products to multiple delivery sites in the New York Metropolitan area pursuant to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and all governing Company policies. 

You will be a full-time driver with a seven-hour shift schedule that includes nights and weekends. 

Shifts: 

• Dayside shifts are 8 hours 
• Nightside shifts: 7 hours Sunday night through Thursday night - 8 hours Friday night - 7 1/2 hours Saturday night. 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform pre-trip and post -trip vehicle inspections. 
• Deliver newspapers and other products. 
• Functions will also include performance of all delivery department and production plant floor tasks. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 years old. 
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Can pass a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) certificate of physical examination.
• Must pass pre-employment and post-employment random drug and alcohol screens. 
• Can drive a Manual Transmission. 
• Must demonstrate that they can safely operate the type of vehicle that will be driven by passing a Company-administered Road test. 
• Prepare and furnish the Violation and Review Record (Record of Violations).
• Must have a satisfactory driving record during the preceding three years. 
• Must have a satisfactory safety performance history with all prior DOT regulated employers during the past 10 years.
• Must not have been convicted of a serious traffic violation, failed or refused a controlled substance/alcohol test for a prior DOT-regulated employer in the past three (3) years, have been convicted of a DUI/DWI within the past five (5) years or have accumulated a total of six (6) points on their license in the past five (5) years. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalency. 

This position is represented by the Newspaper Mail Delivers Union.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The shift rate of pay for this role is:$268.52—$268.52 USD

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

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