About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs more than 300,000 dedicated professionals who deliver refreshment and joy to billions daily. At PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), we focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and creating positive impact in communities. Our supply chain teams are the backbone of our operations, ensuring products reach customers efficiently and reliably. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic, inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Role Overview

The Local Delivery Driver - CDL A (Relief Route) position in Gallup, New Mexico, is a vital role within PepsiCo's distribution network. As a relief driver, you'll step in for regular drivers on vacation, illness, or other absences, handling varied routes daily across convenience stores, gas stations, small supermarkets, and drug stores. This full-time position pays $23.60 per hour and involves driving a CDL A vehicle in diverse weather conditions, unloading products, merchandising shelves, and building customer relationships. It's a labor-intensive role requiring physical stamina to lift 20-45 pound cases repeatedly, but it offers the satisfaction of direct impact on store availability and customer satisfaction. Ideal for experienced CDL drivers seeking variety and stability with a premier employer.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll ensure seamless product delivery and store execution. Primary accountabilities include:

• Delivering products to all scheduled customers by shift end, following established or dynamic routes.
• Merchandising accounts to local standards, including rotating stock, filling shelves, building displays, and setting up promotional materials like pricing signs and banners.
• Unloading delivery vehicles, transporting cases into stores, and stocking coolers, vending equipment, and displays.
• Generating invoices, settling cash and charges daily, and interacting frequently with store management.
• Maintaining compliance with DOT regulations, ensuring safe vehicle operation, and fostering positive working relationships with account contacts.

Regular, reliable attendance is essential, as is adaptability to changing routes and weather challenges.

Daily Operations

Expect a mix of driving (forward, backward, tight maneuvers), physical labor (reaching, squatting, bending, pushing/pulling), and merchandising tasks to keep products fresh and attractive.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years or older.
• Hold a valid U.S. CDL A license or valid CDL Permit with Non-Excepted Interstate Status (specific rules apply for California locations, but Gallup, NM follows standard interstate requirements).
• Pass required drug test, physical capabilities test, DOT physical, and DOT Road Test.
• Communicate effectively in English for safety and customer interactions.

Helpful experience includes operating CDL trucks for basic functions, merchandising products (shelf stocking, display building, rotation, cleaning), and using equipment like pallet jacks and hand trucks. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance Ordinances and applicable laws, ensuring a fair hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation and robust benefits to support your well-being and future:

• Starting pay of $23.60 per hour, with potential for increases based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with generous company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee discounts on PepsiCo products and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for overtime and route-based incentives.

View our Pay Transparency Statement and EEO policies for full details on fair compensation and equal opportunity.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your professional development. Relief drivers often advance to dedicated routes, bulk delivery, or supervisory roles in sales, operations, or logistics. We provide ongoing training in safe driving, merchandising excellence, and leadership. Many team members grow into long-term careers, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for promotions across supply chain functions. Gallup's location offers a stable base in a growing region, with paths to regional management.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for job security, competitive pay, and a supportive environment in Gallup, NM. Work with cutting-edge dynamic dispatch technology, contribute to iconic brands, and enjoy varied daily routes that keep the job engaging. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community—such as local hiring initiatives—makes us an employer of choice. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and provide accommodations for disabilities. Watch our Driver Job Preview Video to see the role in action.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

CDL A license and safe driving record are musts; merchandising experience is helpful but trainable.

What physical demands are there?

Lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, plus bending, squatting, and pushing/pulling in all weather.

Are routes fixed?

No, relief routes vary daily based on needs, adding variety.

Does PepsiCo drug test?

Yes, plus DOT physical and road test required.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online; qualified candidates receive prompt consideration.

This role offers more than a job—it's a launchpad for a rewarding PepsiCo career. Apply now and deliver excellence with us!