Paid CDL Driver in Training - Launch Your Trucking Career

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is offering a paid Driver in Training program to obtain a CDL through our CDL Training Program in partnership with Heartland. Upon completion, placement into a CDL Driver position is provided.

The role requires completion of the program, adherence to training guidelines, and potential duties in merchandising or distribution as needed, with a wage of $17.00 per hour during training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience required.
• Prior retail customer service experience preferred.
• Prior merchandising or warehouse order builder experience preferred.
• Meet admission guidelines for the Heartland Program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid driver's license, with a driving record within MVR guidelines.
• Must have completed applicable knowledge testing and hold a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) prior to entering the Heartland Driver Training Program.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks upon conditional offer, including criminal record check, DOT drug and alcohol testing, DOT physical exam, and motor vehicle record check.
• Prior experience using pallet jack preferred. Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
• In accordance with the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: must be able to read, speak, and write the English language sufficiently to converse with the public; understand highway traffic signs and signals; and make entries on reports and records.

Responsibilities

• Attend driver training program at Heartland Coca-Cola.
• Complete program satisfactorily within program guidelines and obtain CDL.
• Complete company specific content training such as outlet specific training, driver handheld usage, customer service, and safety.
• Maintain employment with Heartland Coca-Cola for a period of two years.
• Other duties as assigned such as merchandising or assisting in distribution or warehouse (when not actively participating in the driver training program).

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is offering a paid Driver in Training program to obtain a CDL through our CDL Training Program in partnership with Heartland. Upon completion, placement into a CDL Driver position is provided.

The role requires completion of the program, adherence to training guidelines, and potential duties in merchandising or distribution as needed, with a wage of $17.00 per hour during training.