About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The J.R. 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.</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We’re looking for CDL drivers who want to play a key role in our local agriculture community. As a Class 1 Truck Driver you’ll haul agricultural products—primarily potatoes. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting potato loads from around the region to processing locations while following all state and local traffic laws. We’ll train you, support you, and make sure you have what you need to succeed on the road.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Prioritize safety</strong>: Maintain a strong safety mindset while driving and performing all job duties.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Follow regulations</strong>: Comply with all FMCSA/DOT requirements and company policies at all times.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Haul and handle products</strong>: Load, transport, and unload assigned agricultural products using efficient fuel, hauling, and loading practices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Inspect equipment</strong>: Conduct pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip inspections and document truck condition.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Review daily schedules</strong>: Obtain daily load times and locations, then drive to destinations using sound commercial driving skills and regulatory knowledge.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Maintain electronic logs</strong>: Keep accurate electronic driver logs in accordance with DOT regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Monitor truck system: </strong>Regularly check tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and other essential equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Support maintenance needs</strong>: Make trucks and trailers available for scheduled maintenance and report issues promptly.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Skills & Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Maneuvering in tight spaces</strong>: Safely back up, position, and operate the truck in confined or crowded areas.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Language & communication:</strong> Read and understand basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple, clear messages; and communicate effectively in one‑on‑one or small‑group settings with customers, clients, and team members.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Typical Education</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">High School Diploma or General Education (GED) </span></li> </ul> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">CDL Truck Driver school </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relevant Experience </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A minimum of two (2) years of experience operating commercial vehicles under a CDL-A license is required. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Requirements </b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must have a valid Class A CDL with proper endorsements </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must have a current/valid DOT Medical Certification </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements, or 18 years of age to operate solely in intrastate capacity only. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must meet DOT qualifications </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must accurately and timely complete Company and DOT required forms </span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Demands </b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over or stoop.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Must be able to hook up and unhook tractor and related lines to and from trailer<strong>. </strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Environment</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Job Requisition ID</strong>: 26081</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Travel Required</strong>: None</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Location(s)</strong>: GF Transportation Office - Grand Forks </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>Country:</strong> United States</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <span>#LI-TN1</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong>**The J.R. 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. **</strong></span></p>