CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

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.

Pay

During Training: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Upon Promotion to Route Driver: $57,000 – $67,000 per year

Schedule

Monday-Friday, early mornings to early afternoons

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401k with 5% matching
• 2 weeks of PTO in your first year
• Home daily, keeping evenings free

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age (Federal requirement for interstate commercial driving).
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a 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.

Selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check and a pre-employment physical/drug screen.