Class A CDL Driver *Local Route*- $26.00/HR

Admiral Beverage Corporation; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Admiral Beverage Corporation in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a dedicated CDL Driver for local deliveries. You will load, unload, and transport beverages to convenience stores, liquor stores, and groceries on a local route, starting at 4 AM on day shifts. Starting pay is $26 per hour with a 40-hour week, plus benefits.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and excellent customer service, with opportunities for additional shifts based on workload and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to local stores (convenience, liquor, grocery) on a set local route.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve complaints or discrepancies.
• Rotate displays, coolers, and back stock for freshness and quality.
• Operate hand trucks and/or electric pallet jacks to unload the truck.
• Construct and arrange product displays to attract attention and maximize sales.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shelves, coolers, and displays.
• Transfer product from stock rooms to floor or cooler displays to meet Sell By dates.
• Collect empty containers and pick up unsold merchandise.
• Load/unload truck and secure loads.
• Record delivery, buyback, and variance information in daily records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, including customer signatures.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Lift 70–160 lbs

DOT background check & drug test

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months CDL experience or training

Job description

Admiral Beverage believes in investing in its people, business partners, and communities, to continually grow and offer the best products and services in the region. With the strength of a large company combined with a small-town, friendly, family-driven mindset; we are here to grow with you. Admiral offers: competitive wages, a full-scale benefit program including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and much, much more! Current Admiral Beverage Employees (excluding Contractors):

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled CDL Driver to join our team in the Beverages industry. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of our products to various clients and distributors. As a CDL Driver, you will be responsible for operating commercial motor vehicles that transport beverage products in compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies. This position requires a strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. You will be expected to navigate routes efficiently while adhering to all traffic laws and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the food and beverage sector and a commitment to upholding our company’s reputation for quality service. Your role will involve not just driving, but also loading, unloading, and inspecting vehicles to ensure that all products are delivered in perfect condition. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we are looking forward to welcoming a professional who values integrity, reliability, and teamwork into our family.

Job Description

Primary Location: Mesilla Park, New Mexico

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, with potential extra shifts on Monday and weekends depending on workload and holidays

Starting Pay: $26 per hour with a 40-hour week

Shift Hours: Day shifts starting from 4 AM- 7 AM

Position Type: Freight (Delivery)

You’ll be a Great Fit if:

• You have at least 3 months’ CDL driving experience.
• You hold a valid Class A CDL and are 21 years or older.
• You are comfortable driving manual transmission vehicles.
• You can lift and carry 70-160 lbs.
• Can drive both 10 speed manual and automatic transmissions.
• Does not have any driving restrictions on CDL license.
• You can work outside in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks like lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Previous experience in delivery is an advantage.
• Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with minimal supervision.
• Willing to submit to pre-employment DOT background check and DOT drug test.
• Must not be prohibited in Clearing House.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to convenience stores Liquors stores, grocery stores on an established local route.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve complaints or discrepancies as needed.
• Rotate displays, coolers, and back stock for freshness and quality.
• Operate hand trucks and/or electric pallet jacks to unload the truck.
• Construct and arrange product displays to attract attention and maximize sales.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shelves, coolers, and displays.
• Transfer product from stock rooms to designated floor or cooler displays to meet "Sell By" dates.
• Collect empty containers and pick up unsold merchandise.
• Perform truck loading/unloading and secure loads.
• Record delivery, buyback, and variance information in daily records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, including obtaining customer signatures for deliveries.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 3 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effective, including in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning skills

• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to address issues involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach with arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift/move up to 160 pounds with the help of a lifting device.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Driver's License, Class A. Must meet company driver qualifications.

Why Join Us?

Join Admiral Beverage and become part of a growing company where you’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Gain hands-on experience in delivery while enjoying competitive pay and ample opportunities for advancement. We’re committed to fostering growth and success for all of our team members. If you’re passionate about driving and delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

Admiral and its related companies produce and distribute premium soft drinks, waters, teas, fruit juices, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages and more. Our mission is to be a strategic business partner as the Employer, Supplier, and Customer of Choice within the communities and markets we serve. The company is service oriented, innovative, vertically integrated, strategically placed and actively seeking growth opportunities. Our business footprint currently encompasses the beautiful Mountain-West states including Alaska; with three production facilities, three transportation hubs and 25+ distribution centers.