CDL Route Delivery Driver

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration, offering an extensive portfolio of sustainably sourced, conveniently packaged beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

About the role

The Route Service Delivery Driver provides premium customer service to residential, commercial, and retail customers, accelerates growth through upselling, manages account information, and operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safely. This role is highly interactive and based in New Orleans, LA.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, follow defined safe work practices, and complete DOT required documentation daily.
• Adhere to safety policies, including prohibiting electronic device use while driving and reporting on-the-job incidents or changes in driving status.
• Deliver correct products to customers on schedule, maintain accurate delivery information (including cash and receipts), and maximize route efficiencies.
• Act as a team player by supporting decisions and assisting colleagues when needed.
• Provide professional water dispenser cleaning services while adhering to quality processes.
• Upsell additional products and services to existing customers and achieve monthly customer acquisition goals.
• Adhere to pricing and promotion guidelines set by Primo Brands.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Must maintain a CDL Class B with airbrake endorsement (Primo Brands offers CDL training where available).
• Service-oriented with strong face-to-face sales skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry an average of 250+ units per day (each up to 60 lbs.), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to climb in and out of a commercial vehicle 40-55 times per day.
• Work an average 45-hour week or more, including variable start/end times (start between 6 am - 7 am).
• Must obtain a DOT medical card.
• Clean driving record required:
  • Only 1 license in the last 3 years.
  • No driving-related suspension, revocation, or cancellation.
  • No disqualifying offenses.
  • No more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents in the last 3 years.
  • No major driving offenses (e.g., DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a CMV without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident).
• Must be 21 years or older (DOT requirement).
• Strong English language skills for effective communication with customers and team members.

Pay

Weekly pay of $61,160 per year (for CDL holders).

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs). Start time between 6 am - 7 am until workload is completed.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care FSA, health savings account (HSA).
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Insurance: Employee life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment.
• Other Benefits:
  • Employee discounts.
  • Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
  • Paid leave for parental events (birth, adoption, foster care).
  • Legal services and identity theft protection.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Adoption reimbursement benefit.
  • FEDlogic and commuter benefits.