Class B Commission Route Driver

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 34,125 - 45,500; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Rock Island, IL is seeking a Class B Commission Route Driver for a full-time position. The role involves delivering dairy products to customers, maintaining daily logs, and ensuring safety and compliance on the route.

The driver must have a CDL Class B, clean driving record, and at least 2 years of commercial driving experience. Working hours typically start early morning and may include overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years’ commercial driver experience required.
• No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years.
• No DWI/DUI in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Possess a CDL Class B Drivers License.
• Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations.
• Complete a daily truck log as needed.
• Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers.
• Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed.
• Uses a hand truck or dolly.
• Understands the route of their shipment.
• Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed.
• Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors.
• Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
• Coordinates truck repair as needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route.

Skills

CDL Class B

Route planning

Delivery operations

Safety compliance

Math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Class B Commission Route Driver

Full Time Operative PF - Rock Island, Rock Island, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:$750.00 to $1,000.00 /week Commission with a $750 Guarantee

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess a CDL Class B Drivers License
• Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations
• Complete a daily truck log as needed
• Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers
• Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed
• Uses a hand truck or dolly
• Understands the route of their shipment
• Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed
• Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors
• Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately
• Coordinates truck repair as needed
• Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit in a truck for the duration of a shift. Must be able to push and/or pull 90 pounds and carry 50 pounds. Willing to work a flexible schedule which can include weekday, weekend and holiday hours.

Working Conditions:

Monday thru Friday, working hours approximately 3am to noon.

Must be able to work/drive in extreme temperatures and conditions including hot (100 degrees), cold (below zero degrees) and all types of weather, including but not limited to sun, rain, sleet, snow and ice.

Must keep work area and truck safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematics. Must be able to follow plant and safety policies and procedures. Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma/GED required
• No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years
• No DWI/DUI in last 10 years
• 2+ years’ commercial driver experience required

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.