Route Delivery Driver Trainee
Listed on 2026-09-12
-
Transportation
Delivery, Driver
Job Details
Level
:
Entry
Job Location
:
Knoxville
- Knoxville, TN 37919
Position Type
:
Full Time
Salary Range
: $19.50 - $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift
:
Day
Job Category
:
Distribution
- Shipping
Job Title: Route Delivery Driver Trainee
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday–Friday | Start Time: 5:30 a.m. until route completion | 40–50 hours per week
Reports To: A.S.R. Manager
IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
We are currently hiring a full-time Route Delivery Driver Trainee to support our delivery operations and prepare for advancement into an A.S.R. Driver role. This hands‑on training position is ideal for individuals with strong communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a desire to grow within a well‑established company.
Key Responsibilities- Ride along with an A.S.R. Driver to deliver products to designated accounts
- Unload stock and assist in merchandising at customer locations
- Learn to operate handheld invoicing systems and reconcile delivery routes daily
- Maintain a professional and courteous manner with customers and staff
- Ensure a safe and clean driving record is upheld at all times
- Lift and move products weighing between 22–160 lbs.
- Pay Range as a Trainee: $19.50 to $23.00
- Upon promotion to your own dedicated route, your annual salary will increase to $70,000–$85,000
- 401(k) Retirement Plan:
Cherokee contributes 8% of your salary automatically—no employee match required. Company contributions are discretionary. - Optional employee contributions are welcome
- Investment portfolio has a historical average return of 7%
- Provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- 95% of individual coverage premium paid by the company
- Bi-weekly employee-only premium: $18.50
- 6+ days prorated during your first year, depending on start date
- 15 PTO days after 1 year
- 20 PTO days after 3 years
- 25 PTO days after 10 years
- 30 PTO days after 25 years
- Paid Holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Start your career path with a company that values its employees and invests in their future. Apply today!
Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Prefer Class A or AP CDL license, not required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and handle physical labor
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