Beverage Distribution Driver (Union)

Premium Food Service Role:
Deliver alcoholic beverages to bars, restaurants, and retailers across Manhattan and boroughs using side-loading trucks.

Compensation Package:

  • Annual Earnings: 72,000−72,000−98,000
    • Hourly Wage: 28.50−28.50−38.75 (Teamsters Local 812 scale)
    • Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 8 hours/double-time after 12
    • Commission: 2% on premium spirit deliveries
  • Benefits:
    • Full family healthcare (0 premium)
    • Pension contributions ($8.50/hr)
    • 5 weeks paid vacation (after 5 years)

Operational Requirements:

  • Licensing: Class B CDL with air brakes
  • Physical Demands:
    • Hand truck 160+ lbs of kegs up staircases
    • Inventory management at each stop
  • Special Skills:
    • NYC street parking mastery
    • TIPS alcohol service certified
    • Relationship building with accounts

Work Schedule:

  • 4am start times (complete by 2pm)
  • Summer Fridays off (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

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