Local Student Driver (Permanent/ Full-Time)

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

Job summary

A leading food service distributor in Albuquerque is seeking a Local Student Driver for permanent, full-time employment. This role offers paid training to qualify as a Route Driver, with an average earning potential between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Candidates must have a valid New Mexico Class A Permit or CDL and will enjoy comprehensive benefits including a retention bonus, health insurance, and a stable work environment. Home every night and weekends.

Benefits

$12,000 retention bonus after 3 years

Average $180 daily, $900 weekly

Paid CDL training

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New Mexico Class A Permit or CDL.
• Ability to unload 600-1,200 cases daily.
• Customer interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to drive a tractor-trailer.
• Complete local routes with home nightly and weekends.

Job description

Local Student Driver (Permanent/ Full-Time)

Join to apply for the Local Student Driver (Permanent/ Full-Time) role at Labatt Food Service.

Labatt Food Service is hiring for a Student Driver at the Albuquerque location. Must have a valid New Mexico Class A Permit or CDL.

Labatt offers stability with long-term, full-time employment. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, it is the tenth largest food service distributor in the U.S., operating in a high-volume logistics environment across Texas and New Mexico.

The Student Driver position is paid and provides training to qualify as a Route Driver. Responsibilities include unloading 600-1,200 cases daily, learning to drive a tractor-trailer, and customer interaction. Routes are local, with home nightly and on weekends. Schedule: Monday - Friday, dispatch between 3:00-5:00 am.

Our Student Driver Program has graduated over 300 students. Trucks are equipped with advanced safety technology and are new with automatic transmissions for smooth rides.

Benefits include:

• $12,000 retention bonus after 3 years
• Average $180 daily, $900 weekly
• Path to becoming a Route Driver, earning $60,000-$80,000/year
• Paid CDL training
• Home every night and weekends
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Company events and BBQs
• Stable employment history

Apply online. Candidates must pass background check, drug test, and physical.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services

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