Transport Driver - Tractor Trailer - Over the Road - Beverages
About The Position
The Transport Driver operates a tractor-trailer to make long-distance pickups and deliveries of finished products and materials or supplies. The role delivers PepsiCo products safely, reliably, and on time. Drivers check or assist with loading and unloading trailers and ensure products are handled safely. The position is based in Wytheville, Virginia, pays $38 per hour, and involves five workdays. Start and end times vary depending on route assignment, with morning starts and evening finishes indicated. Drivers should expect multiple nights away from home, sleeping in sleeper cabs, and may drive in adverse weather. On-the-job training includes hands-on and classroom instruction. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with drivers on the go for most of the day and regularly lifting, bending, and moving product.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a valid CDL Class A license with Non-Excepted Interstate Status. The posting notes that in California locations other than Stockton, Non-Excepted Intrastate status is also accepted; in Stockton, only Non-Excepted Interstate status is accepted.
- Communicate effectively in English.
- Be able to spend multiple nights away from home and sleep in sleeper cabs.
- Be able to drive in adverse weather conditions when required.
- Be able to work tractor-trailer components, including bending and cranking landing gear, climbing in and out of cabs, and sitting for extended periods, with or without accommodation.
- Be able to lift cases weighing 20–45 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Drive a tractor-trailer to make long-distance pickups and deliveries of finished products and materials or supplies.
- Check and/or assist with loading and unloading the trailer, ensuring products are handled safely.
- Obtain proper authorization for all deliveries and pickups and maintain required transport documentation.
- Maintain a DOT driver log and comply with DOT regulations, including safe operation in varying conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Meaningful benefits
- Opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo
- On-the-job hands-on and classroom training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
