Driver: Class A CDL

Watkins Distributing, LLC.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Health insurance after 60 days

Discounts on beverage products

Job summary

Watkins Distributing, LLC. is seeking a local delivery driver to service accounts within Idaho, ensuring products reach customers safely and on time. The schedule consists of 4 x 10 hour shifts in the Boise area.

Responsibilities include pre-trip inspections, safe route operation, product handling, and accurate invoicing. CDL-A with medical card and a clean driving record are preferred, with familiarity with handheld route devices.

Qualifications

• Prior delivery driving experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record and no major traffic violations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL along with a valid medical card.
• Able to safely handle a fully loaded hand truck.
• Comfortable operating handheld computers and route management devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-trip inspection of the assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Operate the designated delivery route safely and efficiently while following all DOT regulations and applicable traffic laws.
• Unload product from trailers using a pallet jack and/or hand truck.
• Confirm deliveries with store personnel and check in all merchandise upon arrival.
• Verify order accuracy by checking quantities and obtaining customer signatures.
• Stock cooler space, shelf space, and promotional displays at each account.
• Rotate stock according to company freshness and merchandising guidelines.
• Collect empty keg shells, damaged goods, and incorrectly ordered items for return credit.
• Gather invoices and complete all required daily route paperwork.
• Stay in close communication with sales representatives and retail account contacts.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Delivery experience

Clean driving record

CDL Class A

Hand truck handling

Route devices

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Who We Are:

Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and family-operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served communities across Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:

Drivers handle local delivery within an assigned territory, making sure products reach customers safely, accurately, and professionally.

The work schedule is 4 x 10 hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a pre-trip inspection of the assigned vehicle and equipment
• Operate the designated delivery route safely and efficiently while following all DOT regulations and applicable traffic laws
• Unload product from trailers using a pallet jack and/or hand truck
• Confirm deliveries with store personnel and check in all merchandise upon arrival
• Verify order accuracy by checking quantities and obtaining customer signatures
• Stock cooler space, shelf space, and promotional displays at each account
• Rotate stock according to company freshness and merchandising guidelines
• Collect empty keg shells, damaged goods, and incorrectly ordered items for return credit
• Gather invoices and complete all required daily route paperwork
• Stay in close communication with sales representatives and retail account contacts
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Previous delivery driving experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean record and no major traffic violations
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL along with a valid medical card
• Able to safely handle a fully loaded hand truck
• Comfortable operating handheld computers and route management devices

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Must be able to routinely lift and move beverage cases weighing 20–30 lbs., and lift up to 160 lbs. to waist height. The role requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and standing for long periods
• Work is carried out independently while serving multiple retail accounts each day
• Must be able to operate delivery vehicles safely across varying weather and road conditions

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match up to 7%
• Health insurance available after 60 days
• Discounts on beverage products