Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Bastrop, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Semi Driver is responsible for operation of commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service. This role involves running established routes, picking up raw materials, weighing in raw material when returning to the plant, and weighing in and out of customer locations as needed. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving the plant or customer location and maintaining cleanliness at customer locations. They are also responsible for the company vehicle, keeping it in clean condition, and conducting all safety checks and inspections. The Semi Driver must operate the vehicle under state, federal, and local regulations, in accordance with company policy and procedures, and observe all company safety rules. Maintaining excellent customer relations through a professional appearance and attitude is crucial. The role requires completing all company-required paperwork, maintaining and updating the vehicle condition report daily, and managing DOT hours of service with an onboard computer in accordance with company policy. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.
• Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred, but not required.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Dependable; reliable
• Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Run established route; pick up raw materials; weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location; maintain cleanliness at customer locations.
• Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition.
• Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle; operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures; observes all company safety rules.
• Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc).
• Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily.
• Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED