CDL-A Driver Apprentice | Paid Training | Local Routes | Schenectady, NY
About The Position
We are hiring motivated individuals for a structured CDL-A Driver Apprenticeship based at our Schenectady, NY distribution center. This entry-level training program offers hands-on experience, classroom instruction, and professional coaching designed to prepare candidates for local CDL-A driving roles within our fleet. Trainees are paid throughout the program and placed into full-time CDL-A positions upon successful completion.Program Details: Paid, full-time training program (no over-the-road assignments) Local and regional routes — drivers return home daily Structured instruction in classroom, closed-course, and live route environments Real-world experience as fueler, yard jockey, and trainee driver Equipment training on our in-service fleet 1-on-1 coaching from certified trainers Focused on safety, compliance, and operational readiness
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid NYS driver’s license with clean driving record
- Must pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Able to lift up to 100 lbs and move up to 3,000 lbs rolling weight
- Willingness to work varied shifts during training
- Interest in developing a long-term driving career
Benefits
- Hourly pay during all training phases
- Full benefits eligibility begins after 30 days (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
- Job placement into a full-time CDL-A driving position upon graduation
- No-cost training (no tuition or repayment obligations)
- All training performed locally using current company equipment
- Home daily, even during training
- No simulators — training conducted on active fleet trucks
- Career-focused instruction with measurable progression
- Stable, year-round scheduling upon placement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
