Local Delivery Driver Trainee - CDL A

Pepsico•Lansing, MI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Delivery Bay Driver Trainee is a temporary position designed for prospective candidates with little to no experience operating a Class-A CDL motor vehicle. This role involves a robust three (3) month training program with a professional Driver Trainer. The program focuses on teaching advanced driving techniques, including under-the-hood knowledge, parking, backing in, and turning a Pepsi Delivery Bay Truck, as well as general vehicle operations. The primary objective is for the trainee to obtain a Class-A CDL. Upon successful completion of the program, the employee is intended to transition into roles such as Relief Driver, Geo Box Delivery, Driver D-Bay, or Delivery Driver, based on availability.

Requirements

21 years or older
Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable)
Pass DOT physical
Valid U.S. CDL or CDL Learner's Permit if applicable with Non-Excepted Interstate Status
Ability to communicate effectively in English
For current employees, endorsement from current supervisor and no prior discipline in the past six months of employment, above the written warning level

Nice To Haves

Operating trucks requiring a Valid U.S. CDL license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.)
Merchandising products (e.g., filling shelves, building displays, making products look attractive on shelves, rotating product, cleaning shelves, or eliminating out of stocks and out of date products, etc.)
Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)