Driver Trainee, Class A

Reyes Beverage Group • Washington, DC

13h • $26

About The Position

The Company hires and trains individuals with less than one year of experience and enters them into our Driver Training Program. Driver Trainees receive training and coaching and perform driver duties that allow them to gain the necessary experience to qualify for a professional driver position.

Requirements

• 0 to 1 plus years of Class A Driving Experience
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Learner's Permit, or equivalent driving experience in the military
• Must be able to lift products from 25 pounds to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 170 pounds
• Prior touch freight experience is required

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Responsibilities

• Satisfactorily complete the company's Driver Training Program
• Safely and professionally operate a commercial motor vehicle
• Use Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and/or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as an electric pallet jack and/or hand truck
• Maneuver vehicle and equipment in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles
• Unload and deliver products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts, or pallets in multi-temperature environments
• Provide exceptional customer service to consumers and store personnel
• Complete delivery and pick up paperwork
• Pick up returned product as required
• Collect company assets to include payments, carts, pallets, etc.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicle
• Complete company training and certifications as required
• Effectively communicate and maintain contact with shift supervisor, dispatch, and/or co-workers
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical (default plan free to employees, spouse, and dependents)
• Dental and Vision (available first of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company match (after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

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