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OTR Transport Driver - Jacksonville, Florida

The Transport Driver is responsible for providing unfailing support to Sales and Operations by assuring that the Distribution Centers always have the merchandise to support the Company’s ability to meet or exceed our customers’ needs.

Join the team at KDRP (Splash Transportation) Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas".  The success that comes from within each of us is recognized, and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

Shift and Schedule: 

• Monday-Friday 
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle inspection and operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Notify Dispatcher of any mechanical problems or issues that occur during weekly routes.
• Operate bulk vehicle in the delivery of full Dr Pepper Snapple Group brands and picks up empty product transport containers or pallets in assigned warehouses.
• Will have weekly routes that will require DOT driver breaks to occur over the road in Dr Pepper Snapple Group equipment.
• Will be home most if not all weekend.
• Maintain DOT time log and other required transport documentation.
• Develop and maintain positive Company image in the trade and industry to achieve the Company’s objective for the overall growth and availability of Dr Pepper Snapple Group brands.
• Transport the right merchandise to the right place at the right time in the most cost effective and safe manner.
• Be vigilant in assuring safety as well as the cost-efficient maintenance and operation of Company vehicles by: performing daily vehicle inspections and address any concerns immediately, maintaining immediate and open communication regarding road hazards, etc., training all new employees in safety procedures and preventative maintenance.
• Will be required to manage available DOT driving times and landing areas for required breaks.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives.
• Exhibit thorough communication with the dispatch team and Transport manager. 

• Pay starting at $31.99 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $33.65 per hour in the quarter after their 6 month anniversary. Plus overnight per diem
• Benefits, subject to eligibility: Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match, Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform and more!

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License A (CDL A)
• 1 year of commercial driving experience 
• Lift, push, pull up to 15lbs

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled