CDL-A Driver Apprentice | Paid Training | Local Routes | Schenectady, NY

Northeast Grocery • Town of Rotterdam, NY

16d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Structured instruction in classroom, closed-course, and live route environments
• Gain real-world experience as a fueler, yard jockey, and trainee driver
• Receive equipment training on in-service fleet vehicles
• Benefit from 1-on-1 coaching from certified trainers
• Focus on safety, compliance, and operational readiness

Benefits

• Paid, full-time training program
• 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
• Stable, year-round scheduling upon placement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED