Midwest Grease Driver

About the role

Midwest Grease Drivers are needed to operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished products. The position involves performing before-, during-, and after-operation inspections, operating semi-trucks with a manual transmission, and maintaining driver log information.

Responsibilities

• Perform before-, during-, and after-operation inspections
• Operate company-owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations of raw materials and finished product
• Move containers of raw material or hook up hose line as needed to load truck
• Maintain driver log information using paperless technology
• Accurately and legibly complete all paperwork in a timely manner and maintains records, as required
• Have a working knowledge of DOT, federal, and state regulations pertaining to transportation and vehicle maintenance
• Absorb and accommodate additional hours and heavier workloads as needed

Requirements

• One year or more of truck driving experience, desired; must be able to operate a semi-truck with a manual transmission
• Possess and maintain a current state Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate Health Card
• Ability to perform in-depth and thorough vehicle inspections
• Remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions
• Use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information
• Comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies
• Possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive a semi-truck across state lines (not required of all drivers/routes)

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Frequently push, pull, or manipulate containers weighing up to 100 pounds; frequently pull and hook up to 100 feet of hose; consistently climb in and out of vehicle cab and/or onto trailer up to 10 feet; frequently bend, crawl, and/or kneel; frequently use upper body to unroll trailer tarps; perform driving role; sit up to 90% of the time

Skills

Essential skills include the ability to remain alert and drive safely under sedentary conditions; remain aware of changing traffic and weather conditions; use an electronic tablet or computer to enter truckload information; comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies; possess, or be willing to attain, a tanker endorsement, as routes require; and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits

The benefits package includes health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and more!

Pay

The starting hourly wage is $29.67-31.05, based on experience.

Schedule

The schedule is Monday-Friday, approximately 3:00am-5:00pm, with overnight stays up to 3 nights a week. Actual starting and ending times will vary slightly based on daily route.