Delivery Driver Trainee

browndistributing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Brown Distributing Company is a leading beverage distributor throughout Virginia, serving 3,000 retailers with ~200 employees. We are currently accepting applications for our CDL Delivery Driver Training Program, offering training with pay and progression to a Delivery Driver Assistant after CDL Class A.

Schedule: Home every evening, weekdays, start times ~2–5 am, with $25/hour during training and $235/day after CDL. A $25/month cell phone allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have good customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate and a Real ID Virginia driver's license.
• Must have a clean driving record with no DUI or reckless driving.
• Must be willing to sign a year employment contract if CDL is obtained through Brown Distributing.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Class A CDL permit within 1 week.
• Complete entry-level driving training successfully.
• Achieve state-required metrics for CDL Class A within 90 days.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Complete daily pre/post checks on equipment and maintain route sequence.
• Deliver products daily and provide professional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic math

DOT medical

Real ID VA

Clean driving record

Team player

Job description

Brown Distributing Company is a leading beverage distributor throughout the state of Virginia. Since 1919, Brown Distributing has grown into a beverage distribution business with combined sales of over 3 million cases annually and serving in excess of 3,000 retailers with nearly 200 employees. Brown Distributing offers their employees competitive compensation, complete benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and a 401K employer match.

We are currently accepting applications for our CDL Delivery Driver Training Program! During our training program, participants will have the opportunity to experience the different aspects of our Operations process.

*We accept applicants with CDL or no CDL experience*

Schedule: Home every evening and weekends off!

Monday-Friday. Start time is ~2-5 a.m. until the route is complete.

Compensation:

$25/hour while training to get your class A CDL

Once you obtain your CDL Class A license, your pay will move into $235/day & your title will transition to Delivery Driver Assistant.

All trainees/assistants/drivers receive a $25/month cell phone allowance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Within 1 week obtain Class A CDL Permit
• Responsible for successful completion of all Entry Level Driving Training.
• Ensure full participation in classroom/field training while successfully achieving state required metrics to obtain CDL Class A within 90 days of hire.
• Ensure safe operations of all BDC equipment (Tractor/Trailer, Pallet Jacks).
• Ensure safety/operating policies and procedures are always followed to include local and state traffic laws.
• Completion of daily pre /post checklists on all Equipment (Tractor/Trailer, Pallet Jacks).
• Ensure route sequence is followed and all products is delivered daily.
• Ensure professional service is given to all customers while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Unloading, merchandising product to ensure product freshness.
• All close to code “CPR” and Out-of-Code “OOC” beer must be processed as requested by the Sales Representative.
• Effectively communicate with Sales regarding refusals, and non-deliverables to include reasoning.

• Ensure proper rotation of product using, “first in – first out” system where like product is grouped.
• Collect all invoices “DSD’s: and/or store stamps for all stores that require proof of product being received.
• Reconcile at the end of each shift to ensure route settlement (checks received match invoices)

Qualifications:

• Must have good customer service and communication skills and be able to perform basic math
• Must be able to work well with other departments and build partnerships with the sales team
• Must be able to maintain D.O.T. Medical Certificate
• Must have a valid Real ID Virginia Driver's license
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record (no negative points, no DUI's, no reckless driving)
• Must be willing to sign a year employment contract if you receive your Class A CDL license through Brown Distributing

All final applicants will be required to comply and pass all drug, background, and driving checks.

Brown Distributing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place

Brown Distributing is a proud V3-certified Company

"The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Veterans Services Program. (c) 2014"