OTR Truck Driver (Grand Forks, ND)

Ready to take your driving career on the road with a company whose work makes a difference? 

As an Over-the-Road Truck Driver, you’ll play an important role in keeping Simplot products and materials moving safely and efficiently while helping support our purpose of Contributing to Feeding Our World. 

You’ll transport and deliver products and materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form while operating safely, professionally, and in compliance with traffic laws, DOT/FMCSA regulations, and company policies. We’re looking for an experienced driver who puts safety first, takes pride in their equipment, and knows what it takes to successfully manage life on the road. 

• Put safety first in everything you do, both behind the wheel and while performing other job responsibilities.
• Safely transport and deliver assigned products and materials while following all traffic laws, FMCSA/DOT regulations, and applicable company policies and procedures.
• Operate efficiently by following strong fuel management, hauling, loading, and driving practices.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report the condition of the truck, including any defects or maintenance needs.
• Review assigned load schedules and locations and safely drive to destinations using your knowledge of commercial driving regulations and practices.
• Confidently back, maneuver, and position tractor-trailers in tight or limited-access areas.
• Maintain accurate driver logs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Regularly inspect equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
• Make the truck and/or trailer available for scheduled maintenance to help keep equipment safe and road-ready.
• Accurately and promptly complete all required Company and DOT documentation.

• Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements.
• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to enter Canada.
• Five years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience.
• Current and valid DOT Medical Certification.
• Ability to meet all applicable DOT qualification requirements.
• Ability to accurately and timely complete all required Company and DOT forms and documentation. 

• Reefer trailer experience strongly preferred. 

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

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you’re an experienced, safety-focused driver who takes pride in doing things the right way. You’re comfortable working independently on the road, managing changing conditions, caring for your equipment, and representing Simplot professionally wherever your route takes you. 

To be successful, you’ll need to: 

• Read and understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Complete simple written correspondence and required documentation accurately.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in one-on-one and small-group settings with customers, clients, and fellow employees.
• Stay focused on safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout each trip.
• Be comfortable backing and maneuvering commercial equipment in tight spaces.
• Take an active role in monitoring the condition and maintenance needs of your truck and trailer. 

The physical requirements described below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

In this role, you will: 

• Regularly sit in the driver’s seat while driving and while waiting between activities.
• Frequently use your hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and reach with your hands and arms.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, or stoop.
• Hook and unhook the tractor and related lines to and from the trailer.
• Climb and balance when entering or exiting the truck and while connecting or disconnecting trailer lines.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

As an OTR driver, you’ll work in a variety of environments and weather conditions throughout the year. 

• While performing this job, you will frequently work near moving mechanical equipment and outdoors in all-weather conditions.
• You may occasionally work in elevated or precarious areas and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The work environment is typically loud. 

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

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.