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DRIVER TRAINEE - South Bend Area

Job Details

INDIANA BEVERAGE SOUTH BEND - SOUTH BEND, IN
Full Time
High School
$23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
First Shift
Transportation

Description

Start Your Driving Career with a Trusted Local Leader

Indiana Beverage, a family-owned beer and beverage distributor serving Northern Indiana since 1939, is hiring a Driver Trainee in the South Bend area. This is your opportunity to earn while you learn—get paid to train for your Class-A CDL through our top-rated, in-house program!


What You’ll Do

As a Driver Trainee, you’ll work alongside experienced drivers to:

  • Assist with product deliveries to retail and on-premise accounts
  • Learn delivery routes, customer service skills, and safety procedures
  • Train to earn your Class-A CDL and become a full-time Route Driver
  • Get a great workout while working in a fast-paced, physical environment

Pay & Progression

  • $23/hour to start
  • $24/hour with CDL permit
  • $25/hour with Class-A CDL
  • Earn up to $68,000/year as a Route Driver after training!

Why Join Indiana Beverage?

  • Paid CDL training – no experience required
  • Home every night, weekends off
  • Top-of-the-line equipment and safe work environment
  • Generous benefits including:
    • Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
    • Bi-weekly pay and performance incentives
    • Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • 21 years or older
  • High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record (no DWI/OWI)
  • Ability to pass:
    • Drug screen
    • Criminal background check
    • DOT physical
    • Essential functions screening
    • MVR review
  • Ability to obtain a Class-A CDL and Salesman’s Permit
  • Commitment to responsible alcohol handling and compliance with all laws

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role. You must be able to:

  • Lift up to 160 lbs from ground level
  • Push/pull up to 2,100 lbs with a pallet jack
  • Lift 30 lbs overhead and climb in/out of trucks repeatedly
  • Perform repetitive movements including bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing stairs or ramps

See the Job in Action

Watch: A Day in the Life of a Delivery Driver


Apply Now

Ready to launch your driving career with a company that values hard work, safety, and community? Submit a complete application to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

 

For more information about Indiana Beverage, visit www.indianabev.com

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