Student-CDL
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Job Location:
Grand Island, NY - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Innovation and Growth are who we are! We build profitable brands through People Products Technology and Innovation. We dont have customers we have partners and we succeed by growing together by hiring and developing the best we want talent looking for fast career growth cross-functional experiences and robust training & development.
COMPANY:
Eagle Distributing is Nebraskas premier beverage distributor delivering our diverse portfolio of products to the heart of America.
Family-owned and operated since 2001 over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers across 62000 square miles.
However our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do and we have fun doing it!
ROLE SUMMARY:
The CDL Student is a temporary position that allows a candidate with little to no experience operating a Class-A CDL motor vehicle to complete our onsite certified training school and the opportunity to train with a professional Driver Trainer through a robust training program. This training program will teach advanced driving techniques such as: under-the-hood knowledge parking backing in and turning of a Eagle Delivery Truck as well as general vehicle operations with the objective of having the trainee obtain a Class-A CDL.
Upon successful completion of the program it is intended based on availability at the time of training completion that the employee will transition to a delivery driver role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend classroom instruction and gain hands-on experience accompanying drivers on delivery routes.
- Learn and assist with rotating and stocking products on store shelves displays vending equipment and in coolers.
- Learn to generate invoices and complete daily settlement of delivery orders.
- Interact regularly with store management and customers to support service execution.
- Participate in product delivery customer service and execution of promotions across multiple accounts daily.
- Operate company vehicles under the supervision of a certified trainer while working toward CDL qualification.
- Learn basic and advanced vehicle operations including forward driving backing turning and maneuvering in tight spaces.
- Assist in servicing all scheduled customers within the daily route.
- Operate pallet jacks and assist in loading/unloading product from trucks.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with account contacts.
- Follow all company operating procedures (e.g. scan-in/scan-out route compliance delivery procedures).
- Comply with all DOT regulations and safety requirements.
- Maintain regular reliable and predictable attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 19 years or older
- Ability to pass drug screening and classes
- Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test
- Follow DOT Regulations
- Operating handheld computers (e.g. inputting data entering transactions printing etc.)
- Operating equipment (e.g. pallet jacks hand trucks breakdowns etc.)
- Ability to perform lifting loading and pushing/pulling a significantly high volume of cases per day ranging from 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly during work hours (8-10)
WHY EAGLE DISTRIBUTING:
We pride ourselves on being Agile Innovative and Elite. We want people that enjoy making a mark on a company and continuing to grow our company over the next decade dont just watch the launch be a part of it!
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits including Medical Dental Vision Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Eagle is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Careers website because of your disability. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you need accommodation or assistance in using the Eagles Careers website please email
