Local Student Driver

Labatt Food Service; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Retention bonus

Paid training

Home on weekends

401(k) with employer contributions

Health insurance

Job summary

Labatt Food Service in New Mexico is seeking student drivers to join its program, delivering and unloading 600–1,200 cases per day to customers. Training to obtain a Class A CDL is provided, with early dispatch hours and a steady, full-time schedule.

Candidates must show eligibility to work in the United States, pass pre-employment background checks, and commit to a Monday–Friday shift with weekend home time.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass background check, motor vehicle report, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload 600–1,200 cases per day at designated stops.
• Learn how to drive a tractor-trailer as part of the program.
• Interact with customers during deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Safety minded

Clear communicator

Education

NM Class A Permit or CDL

Job description

Company Overview Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas is the tenth largest foodservice distributor in the nation.

Company Overview Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas is the tenth largest foodservice 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.

Labatt Food's Student Driver Program has graduated over 300 students since its origination. Labatt wants its drivers to have the safest fleet of trucks available. Trucks are equipped with the latest suite of radar and safety technology on the market, such as: adaptive braking and collision mitigation, lane departure warnings, and tire pressure monitoring on all tires. All our trucks are new and with automatic transmissions that will help with a smooth ride every day.

Student Drivers Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering and unloading 600 - 1,200 cases per day by hand at designated stops
• Learning how to drive a tractor-trailer
• Interacting with customers

Student Drivers Qualifications

• Must be able to provide a valid New Mexico Class A Permit or New Mexico Class A CDL and proof of employment eligibility to work in the United States
• Applicable candidates must pass pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report, drug test, and physical.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, with dispatch times between 3:00 am - 5:00 am to finish (10-12 Hour Shift)

Benefits

• Up to $1,500 driver referral bonus (offered once employed)
• $12,000 retention bonus payed out after 3 years
• Average $180/daily ($900/weekly)
• Career path set as Route Driver upon completion of program. Average income $60,000 - $80,000/yearly
• Paid Training to acquire your Class A CDL
• Home on Weekends!
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Advancement Opportunities-Leadership positions are filled from within.
• Quarterly BBQs and yearly family events
• Never had a lay-off - We offer stability with long term, full-time employment.