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Class A Truck Driver (Afternoon Shift)

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.

Join Our Team

Are you a safety-minded professional who enjoys being on the road and takes pride in delivering exceptional service? We're looking for a Class 1 Truck Driver to join our team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in safely transporting products, supporting our operations, and helping keep our customers and locations supplied and running smoothly.

Whether you're an experienced driver or looking to continue building your career in transportation, this is an opportunity to work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth.

Why Join Us?

• Home daily

• Competitive pay

• Safety-focused culture

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Stable, year-round employment

What You'll Do

As a Class 1 Truck Driver, you will:

• Safely transport and deliver products and materials in liquid, bulk, or packaged form.

• Adhere to all DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and company safety regulations.

• Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Accurately complete electronic logs and required transportation documentation.

• Load, haul, and unload products while maximizing safety and operational efficiency.

• Navigate a variety of road, weather, and operating conditions with confidence and professionalism.

• Back, maneuver, and position equipment in tight spaces and at customer locations.

• Monitor vehicle conditions including tires, brakes, lights, fuel, oil, and other essential systems.

• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and promptly report equipment concerns.

• Participate in driver training and development programs as required.

• Represent the company in a professional manner when interacting with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements.

• Current DOT Medical Certification.

• Ability to meet all DOT qualification requirements.

• Ability to accurately and timely complete transportation and regulatory documentation.

• Must be at least 21 years of age for interstate driving, or 18 years of age for intrastate driving positions.

Preferred Experience

• One (1) or more years of Commercial Class A driving experience.

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in challenging weather conditions, including snow, ice, wind, rain, and reduced visibility.

• Experience installing, removing, and using tire chains in adverse weather conditions.

• Strong safety record and commitment to regulatory compliance.

What Makes You Successful

• Safety is your top priority in everything you do.

• You are dependable, self-motivated, and take pride in your work.

• You communicate professionally and work well with others.

• You stay calm and focused in changing road, weather, and operational conditions.

• You take ownership of your equipment and maintain high standards of care and professionalism.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Completion of a CDL training program or equivalent experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Sit for extended periods while operating commercial vehicles.

• Frequently use hands and arms to operate vehicle controls and equipment.

• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb.

• Connect and disconnect trailers, air lines, and related equipment.

• Climb in and out of trucks and trailers safely.

• Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.

• Maintain the visual acuity necessary to safely operate commercial motor vehicles.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

Drivers work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions throughout the year. The role may involve exposure to:

• Seasonal weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• Moving mechanical equipment and vehicle traffic.

• Elevated work areas.

• Dust, vibration, fumes, and varying noise levels.

Communication Skills

Successful candidates will be able to:

• Read and understand instructions, forms, and safety information.

• Complete required documentation accurately.

• Communicate effectively with customers, dispatch personnel, and team members.

This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Job Requisition ID : 26968

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : GF Transportation Office - Caldwell

Country: United States

**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 the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**