Job Description
Delivery Driver Trainee (Paid CDL Training Provided) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour (During Training)$57,000 - $67,000 per year (Upon Promotion to Route Driver) Schedule: Monday-Friday Role Overview High Country Beverage, Colorado's premier family-owned beverage distributor, is seeking dependable Delivery Driver Trainees. This is a paid, full-time entry-level role where you will work as a Driver Assistant while we pay for your training to obtain a Class A CDL. We are committed to exceptional service, delivering iconic brands like Coors Banquet, Voodoo Ranger, Guinness, and Modelo to local retailers. If you are looking for a career in the supply chain with a company that values hard work and family, this is your starting line.
Why Join the Team? - Earn While You Learn: Start earning $19-$21/hr immediately while assisting on routes. We cover 100% of your CDL training costs (classroom, skills, and road testing)-no tuition required.
- Clear Career Path: Upon obtaining your CDL and assigned route, pay increases to a guaranteed $57k-$67k annually, with opportunities to advance into leadership, sales, or warehouse roles via our mentor programs.
- Home Daily: Enjoy a full-time schedule with early mornings to early afternoons, keeping your evenings free for family and friends.
- Great Benefits: Healthcare coverage, 401k with 5% matching, and 2 weeks of PTO in your first year.
What You Will Do - Assist & Learn: Ride along with experienced drivers, assisting with safe navigation, unloading products, and customer service.
- Train: Participate in our company-sponsored CDL training program (theory, maneuvers, and Smith Systems safe driving) to prepare for your Class A license.
- Deliver: Physically handle product delivery, including moving kegs and cases in diverse weather conditions and environments, benefiting from tech-enhanced route efficiency.
- Grow: Once licensed and promoted, you will manage your own route, serving as a brand ambassador for High Country Beverage across Northern Colorado.
The CDL Program Details - Cost: $0 to you. High Country Beverage covers all training expenses.
- Timeline: Self-paced, but motivated trainees typically advance to Route Driver within 2 months.
- Commitment: In exchange for the sponsored training, we ask for a 2-year post-licensure commitment.
- Note: Candidates must pass a DOT physical and obtain a DOT medical card and CDL learner's permit to begin the driving portion of the training.
Apply today to start your driving career with High Country Beverage!
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age (Federal requirement for interstate commercial driving).
- Clean driving record and background check.
- Ability to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT med card/CDL learner's permit for training progression.
- Physical Ability: Must be able to lift/maneuver moderate to heavy loads (up to 160 lb kegs) repeatedly throughout the day.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Please note selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check and a pre-employment physical/drug screen.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift, Early shift,