Paid CDL Training to Become a Driver

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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

The role includes completing a training curriculum, outlet-specific instruction, driver handheld usage, and safety training, with opportunities to advance into a CDL role after successful completion.

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 English 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

Merchandising

Warehouse operations

Pallet jack

PIT certification

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role includes completing a training curriculum, outlet-specific instruction, driver handheld usage, and safety training, with opportunities to advance into a CDL role after successful completion.