Local Student Driver (Permanent/Full-time)
Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is the tenth largest food service distributor in the nation. We operate in a high-intensity, high-transaction logistics environment, supplying 14,000 items to food-away-from-home customers in Texas and New Mexico from 5 distribution centers.
About the role
The Student Driver is a paid position allowing you to qualify as a commercial driver and be trained as a Route Driver for Labatt Food Service. This includes unloading 600-1,200 cases per day by hand at designated stops, learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, and interacting with customers. The routes are local, and you will be home with your family every night and on weekends.
Responsibilities
- Unload 600-1,200 cases per day by hand at designated customer stops
- Learn to drive a tractor-trailer in a high-transaction logistics environment
- Interact with customers
Requirements
- Must be able to provide a valid Texas Class A Permit or Texas Class A CDL
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- English is required
- Must pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical
Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- Dispatch typically between 3:00 and 5:00 am
- Home every night and on weekends
Benefits
- $12,000 retention bonus paid out after 3 years
- Average $190 daily ($950 weekly) during training
- Career path set as Route Driver upon completion of program, with average income of $65,000-$90,000 per year
- Paid training to acquire your Class A CDL
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
- Quarterly BBQs and yearly family events
Pay
Average $190 daily ($950 weekly) during training. Upon completion of the program, average income as a Route Driver is $65,000-$90,000 per year.
Additional Information
- Labatt’s Student Driver Program has graduated over 300 students since its origination
- Trucks are equipped with the latest safety technology, including adaptive braking, collision mitigation, lane departure warnings, and tire pressure monitoring
- All trucks are new with automatic transmissions for a smooth ride
- No lay-offs in company history