Driver Trainee

Location: Mechanicville, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday-Friday 4:00am start time

Base Pay: 22.50/hr.

About Us

DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region. We move fast, work hard, and reward our team members with great benefits and opportunities. If you’re motivated and not afraid of hard work, this could be the perfect role for you!

We’re looking to add enthusiastic, hardworking Driver Trainees to our team for future openings. If you’re interested in being considered, apply today.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) after 30 days
• 401(k) with generous company match
• FREE onsite wellness center for medical care and physical therapy
• FREE onsite fitness center access
• Employee purchase discount program
• Generous paid time off (including time off for your birthday!)
• Holidays (including a Super Bowl holiday!)
• Family-oriented activities and events
  
  

Job Summary

The Driver Trainee is responsible for learning all aspects of Delivery Department standards and working toward obtaining a Class A CDL, which may lead to a future role as a Driver. Driver Trainees assists the Driver with whom they are assigned to with safe and timely delivery and merchandising of beverage products. The Driver Trainee is responsible for providing superior customer service while performing his/her duties.

Applicants Should

• Be 21 or older
• Possess a Valid NYS Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record that would allow the Trainee to pursue a Class A License.
• Have 2 years’ general employment experience, including a minimum of 1-year related driving and/or delivery experience.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivers the customer-purchased product to assigned accounts
• Stock coolers and shelves neatly with product, and ensure proper rotation of product with every delivery
• Picks up all empty cases and or kegs at their respective stops daily
• Ensures all safety policies and other Company policies and procedures are adhered to all times
  
  

People

• Communicates with customers and co-workers as needed to ensure superior customer service
• Communicates all problems or issues to immediate supervisor without delay
• Reports and resolves all customer service issues both internal and external in a timely manner
• Responsible for the communication and documentation of all accident, incidents, and injuries which occur in the delivery function
  
  

Self-Organization

• Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and solve problems
• Able to complete tasks in the committed timeframe
• Able to adapt to changes and demonstrate flexibility to overcome obstacles
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid NYS Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record that would allow the Trainee to pursue a Class A License.
• 2 years’ general employment experience, including a minimum of 1-year related driving and/or delivery experience required.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed.
• Responsible use and maintenance of company-issued equipment
  
  

Work Shift Requirements

• Ability to work additional hours, as needed
• Must speak to supervisor at least two (2) hours before the scheduled start of their scheduled shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements.
• Comply with all company policies related to DeCrescente issued uniforms, safety footwear, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use and maintain company-issued equipment properly and responsibly
  
  

Ready to join a fast-paced, rewarding team? Apply today and start your career with DeCrescente Distributing Company!