Student-CDL

Eagle Distributing Inc • Grand Island, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Innovation and Growth are who we are! We build profitable brands through People, Products, Technology, and Innovation. We don’t have customers, we have partners, and we succeed by growing together by hiring and developing the best, we want talent looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, and robust training & development.

COMPANY:

Eagle Distributing is Nebraska's premier beverage distributor delivering our diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America.

Family-owned and operated since 2001, over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles.

However, our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees, we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do, and we have fun doing it!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The CDL Student is a temporary position that allows a candidate, with little to no experience operating a Class-A CDL motor vehicle, to complete our onsite certified training school and the opportunity to train with a professional Driver Trainer through a robust training program. This training program will teach advanced driving techniques such as: under-the-hood knowledge, parking, backing in, and turning of a Eagle Delivery Truck as well as general vehicle operations with the objective of having the trainee obtain a Class-A CDL.

Upon successful completion of the program, it is intended, based on availability at the time of training completion, that the employee will transition to a delivery driver role.

Requirements

• 19 years or older
• Ability to pass drug screening and classes
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
• Follow DOT Regulations
• Operating handheld computers (e.g., inputting data, entering transactions, printing, etc.)
• Operating equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, etc.)
• Ability to perform lifting, loading, and pushing/pulling a significantly high volume of cases per day ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours (8-10)

Responsibilities

• Attend classroom instruction and gain hands-on experience accompanying drivers on delivery routes.
• Learn and assist with rotating and stocking products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers.
• Learn to generate invoices and complete daily settlement of delivery orders.
• Interact regularly with store management and customers to support service execution.
• Participate in product delivery, customer service, and execution of promotions across multiple accounts daily.
• Operate company vehicles under the supervision of a certified trainer while working toward CDL qualification.
• Learn basic and advanced vehicle operations including forward driving, backing, turning, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Assist in servicing all scheduled customers within the daily route.
• Operate pallet jacks and assist in loading/unloading product from trucks.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with account contacts.
• Follow all company operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, route compliance, delivery procedures).
• Comply with all DOT regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed