CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

CDL Delivery Trainee with Career Advancement

$19.00- $21.00 per Hour

Mon-Fri Schedule

Join High Country Beverage: Kickstart Your Career Locally—Earn Your CDL for Free

Are you a motivated self-starter from any background, eager to earn your CDL (no CDL required—we'll train you) and launch a rewarding career in Colorado's beverage industry? High Country Beverage, Colorado's premier family-owned beverage distributor, is seeking dependable CDL Delivery Driver Trainees to join our innovative and dedicated team. We're all about exceptional service, partnership, and making positive social occasions and community celebrations happen—whether it's assisting drivers in delivering Coors Banquet, Voodoo Ranger, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Guinness, Modelo, or more for local retailers. This entry-level role is your chance to earn your CDL for free, learn hands-on skills while actively participating on routes, and advance to a full driver position—where you'll be a brand ambassador, solve real-world challenges, and grow with a company that celebrates hard work and dedication. As an essential part of the supply chain, local drivers ensure reliable, hands-on service that AI can't replicate—focusing on customer relationships and adaptability while benefiting from tech that streamlines routes and enhances safety.

Why Train with Us?

• Competitive Pay with Growth: Earn $19–$21 hourly during training and pre-route periods. Advance to a guaranteed $57,000–$67,000 annually once on your own route, with performance and tenure-based increases.
• Work-Life Balance That Fits Your Life: Full-time schedule with early mornings to early afternoons, so you're home daily with family and friends.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One: Two weeks paid time off in your first year, healthcare coverage, 401k with 5% matching, and more to support your well-being.
• Paid CDL Training Program: 100% company-paid hands-on training with a dedicated CDL instructor, including classroom theory, skills maneuvers, on-road experience, and Smith Systems safe driver training. No fixed timeline—learn at your pace and advance faster with motivation and strong work ethic.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Start as a trainee and quickly move to a route driver (motivated trainees often advance to routes in 2-3 months, unlocking higher pay and leadership paths), then supervisor roles or departments like warehouse, sales, marketing, or admin. We value reliable self-starters with high standards who solve problems and prioritize the company and customers—our mentor programs will help you get there faster.
• Build Transferable Skills: Gain foundational experience in safe driving, logistics, and customer service through training—setting you up for advancement into driver roles and beyond in supply chain or related fields.
• Team Culture and Perks: Be part of a close-knit, supportive environment with family-friendly after-hours events, company celebrations, and opportunities to sample new products responsibly (with taxi reimbursement for safe fun).
• Exciting Challenges Ahead: Once promoted, tackle diverse routes across Northern Colorado (Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Brighton, Erie, and more), adapting to weather and urban/rural environments while building strength handling up to 160 lb kegs. Routes are compensated fairly based on difficulty, rewarding your grit and adaptability.

What We're Looking For:

• Clean driving record and background.
• Reliability, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Physical stamina for moderate to heavy lifting (up to 160 lb kegs upon promotion) and problem-solving in dynamic situations.
• Commitment to safety, quality service, and doing what's right for our partners.

If you're ready to hit the ground running with purpose and celebrate your successes in a forward-thinking company, apply today. Let's make it happen

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Clean Driving record

Please note selected candidates will be subject to an MVR & criminal background check and a pre-employment physical/drug screen.