Midwest Grease Driver

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Redwood Falls, MN

2d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Grease collects, cleans, and recycles restaurant grease into livestock feed ingredients and biofuels. It provides grease trap cleaning services, and grease storage containers that are picked up on a regularly scheduled basis. We are currently accepting applications for Midwest Grease Drivers. This day shift opportunity offers a starting hourly wage of $29.67-31.05, based on experience, as well as a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match and more!

Requirements

One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission
Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card
Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections
Ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions
Ability to use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information
Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies
Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require
Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes)
Frequently push, pull, or manipulate containers weighing up to 100 pounds
Frequently pull and hook up to 100 feet of hose
Consistently climb in and out of vehicle cab and/or onto trailer up to 10 feet
Frequently bend, crawl, and/or kneel
Frequently use upper body to unroll trailer tarps
Perform driving role; sit up to 90% of the time

Responsibilities

Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections
Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product
Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck
Maintain driver log information using paperless technology
Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintains records, as required
Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance
Assist with minor maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers; notify management if major repairs are needed
Maintain and safeguard all company property provided for position
Follow all safety procedures and help ensure facility and vehicle cleanliness
Maintain highest level of confidentiality and professionalism while promoting a positive image of the company
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Travel up to 100% of the time
Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description.
Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.