Driver Helper/Driver Trainee Virginia Beach VA

Sheehan Family Companies • Virginia Beach, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Beverage is seeking a Driver Helper/Driver Trainee for retail routes based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role supports the successful and timely delivery of beverage products throughout Virginia. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with early morning starts and routes completed during the day. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with opportunities to advance into CDL Driver positions earning $22–$24 per hour and beyond.

The trainee rides with CDL drivers, assists with product delivery and truck preparation, and develops route management, delivery operations, and customer service skills. Routes average 15–25 stops per day and serve bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and retail accounts. Qualified employees may receive assistance toward earning a CDL Class A or Class B license through the Employee Growth and Development Program.

This is physically demanding work involving frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs. Candidates considered for the role undergo a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination. Specialty Beverage describes itself as a beverage distributor serving customers statewide in Virginia and part of the Sheehan Family Companies, a distributor network that has been in business for over 125 years.

Requirements

• Valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform physical labor daily.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Team-oriented attitude.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and stair climbing.
• Candidates considered are subject to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Ride along with CDL drivers delivering beverage products throughout Virginia.
• Assist with unloading cases and kegs using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Learn route management, delivery operations, and customer service.
• Complete delivery routes averaging 15–25 stops per day.
• Deliver products to bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and retail accounts.
• Assist with truck loading, organization, and route preparation.
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Develop skills required for advancement into a CDL Driver role.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Platinum-level health insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Qualified employees may receive support toward earning a CDL Class A or Class B license through the Employee Growth and Development Program.
• Career path to CDL Driver positions and professional driver training.

What This Job Offers

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