Relief Driver in Training

Riverence Provisions; Buhl (ID); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Riverence Provisions is seeking a relief long-haul driver in Idaho to cover shifts as needed and perform local driving and equipment duties. The role includes shuttling equipment between the plant and service locations, plus general warehouse tasks.

You’ll work with a team to complete tasks on schedule, maintain safety, and report incidents as required. Requirements include a Class A CDL, DOT physical, drug screen, and road test.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years or older.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A).
• Pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen exam.
• Pass a D.O.T. road test.
• Proven background in operating a class 8 vehicle.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (110°F to -20°F).
• Read and write in English; adhere to DOT and Riverence Provisions safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Replace full-time drivers during planned/unplanned time off.
• Shuttle equipment to/from the plant to various locations including maintenance/repair.
• Shuttle and transport frozen products to/from our cold storage facility.
• Perform general warehouse duties (loading, staging, housekeeping).
• Follow loading procedures from load sheets.

Skills

Safe driving

Team player

English literacy

Education

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)

Tools

Whip Around app

Job description

Description

Act as a relief long‑haul driver when needed. If not assigned as a long‑haul driver this position will perform various duties including but not limited to local driving, maintaining/cleaning equipment, and shuttling equipment. Work as a team member to assure all assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Classification

Non‑Exempt

Reports To

Distribution Director

Essential Functions

• Replace full‑time drivers during planned and unplanned time off.
• Shuttle equipment to and from the plant to various locations including maintenance/repair agencies in the Magic Valley.
• Shuttle and transport frozen products to and from our cold storage facility in Twin Falls (Henningsen’s).
• Perform general warehouse duties; for example, spiral loading, truck loading, staging of product and housekeeping.
• Follow the loading procedure according to load sheets supplied by the Distribution Department.
• Work independently with minimal supervision as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Fill out and report all incidents according to the procedures listed in the Emergency Action Plan.
• Use “Whip Around” app to accomplish prescribed tasks and procedures including but not limited to pre and post trip cards and report any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Drive in a safe manner following all traffic laws and all DOT rules as prescribed by the class of the vehicle.

Requirements

Competencies

• Be able to demonstrate safe behaviors.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Work well with others in all departments.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise. The worker can be subject to cold and wet conditions.

Physical Demands

This job involves heavy work exerting force frequently and constantly to move objects. The job involves lifting occasionally. Working in waders, climbing in and out of raceways and on and off trucks is required. Ability to pass the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) physical exam is mandatory.

• Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.
• Often requires working on a concrete floor for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires stooping and reaching.
• Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.
• Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting is required on a constant basis.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Will work weekdays and weekends as required. Hours of work: Will vary based on assignment.

Travel

Extensive travel is required.

Required Education And Experience

• Be twenty‑one (21) years or older.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A).
• Pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen exam.
• Pass a D.O.T. road test.
• Have a proven background in the operation of a class 8 vehicle.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 110‑degree F to -20‑degree F.
• Ability to work well with others and show a positive attitude.
• Record keeping ability and ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to adhere to all Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety standards.
• Must be able to adhere to all Riverence Provisions LLC., safety standards.
• Work well as a team member.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules with varying hours as required.
• Must accept assignments of co‑drivers of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin according to established job bid/assignment procedures.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Ability to communicate clearly in English and Spanish preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.