Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Reading, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Driver is responsible for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service, then return to our East Earl facility. This position involves running established routes, picking up raw materials, weighing in raw material upon return to the plant, and weighing in and out of customer locations as needed. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are tarped, maintaining cleanliness at customer locations, and keeping the company vehicle in clean condition. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, including conducting all safety checks and inspections of the vehicle, operating the vehicle under all relevant regulations, and observing company safety rules. Maintaining excellent customer relations through a professional appearance and attitude is also crucial. The role requires completing all company-required paperwork accurately and maintaining a daily vehicle condition report. Adherence to DOT hours of service using an onboard computer is mandatory.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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: No Education Listed