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Truck Driver Class 1 (Moses Lake, WA)

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position is intended for all new hire drivers and/or entry level driver trainees. Responsible for safely transporting and delivering products or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form, while abiding by all state and local traffic laws.

Key Responsibilities

Always maintain conscientiousness for safety while driving, as well as performing all other duties

Must complete all Truck Driver Training and Development Programs

Full compliance with all FMCSA/DOT regulations and other Company policies and procedures as applicable

Haul, load, and handle products as assigned while maintaining efficiencies, such as fuel and best hauling and loading practices

Inspects truck for defects before, during, and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition

Obtains schedule of load times and locations for the day and drives truck to destination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skills

Must be able to back up and maneuver in and around tight areas

Maintains electronic driver log according to DOT regulations

Regularly inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water

Makes truck and/or trailer available for scheduled maintenance

Typical Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

CDL Truck Driver School

Relevant Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of experience operating commercial vehicles under a CDL-A license is required.

Requirements

Must have a valid Class A CDL with proper endorsements

Must have a current/valid DOT Medical Certification

Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements, or 18 years of age to operate solely in intrastate capacity only.

Must meet DOT qualifications

Must accurately and timely complete Company and DOT required forms

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in driver’s seat of truck, while driving as well as while waiting.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over or stoop. Must be able to hook up and unhook tractor and related lines to and from trailer.

The employee is required to climb and balance while getting in and out of the truck and while hooking and unhooking lines to and from the trailer.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions during all weather seasons of the year.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Other Information

Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.

Disclaimer ‑ The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID: 27015

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Transportation Office - Moses Lake

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $30.60/HR

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) savings plan

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (where applicable)

• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)

• Education Assistance (where applicable)

• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see theWashington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Civil%20Rights%20Division/Fair%20Chance%20Act/FCA-Flyer_June%202026_English_Update.pdf?VersionId=mmfHLJ9an2.w58wsyA2a.Buxej.FZ06Y) and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**