Transport Driver

Keurig Dr Pepper; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Transport Driver to ensure timely, safe deliveries to regional distribution centers and drop sites. This role involves typically no-touch freight, consistent runs, and home daily, with pre- and post-trip inspections and DOT logs.

Starting pay is $31.25 per hour, rising to $32.89 after six months. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CDL A license required.
• 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to regional distribution centers and drop sites in a safe and timely manner.
• Typically no-touch freight; maintain secure loads.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and DOT logs.
• Average 2,000–2,300 miles per week; 3–4 drop-and-hooks per shift.

Skills

Safety-first

Proactive communication

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL A

Job description

Job Overview:

Transport Driver reporting to our facility in Bakersfield, CA

Position Details:

• Transport Drivers are responsible for ensuring our products are delivered to our regional distribution centers and/or drop sites in a safe and timely manner
• Typically no-touch freight
• Consistent runs, home daily
• Performs required pre and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintains all required DOT documentation (including trip electronic logs)
• Averages 2,000 - 2,300 miles per week
• Averages 3-4 drop-and-hooks per shift. Or, as requested

Shift and Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 5:00 am - 1:30 pm until route is finished
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Home Daily

About You

We are looking for a self-motivated and safety-first individual who enjoys spending his/her workday behind the wheel. You utilize proactive communication and plan ahead to ensure each load reaches the correct destination in a safe and timely manner.

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at $31.25 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $32.89 per hour in the quarter after their 6 month anniversary.

• Benefits, subject to eligibility: Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match,Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform and more!

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License A (CDL A)
• 1 year of commercial driving experience
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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