Semi-Truck Driver - Boardman, OR

Oregon Potato Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Potato Company is seeking an experienced Class A truck driver to transport and deliver raw product and supplies within DOT regulations. The role requires a valid CDL-A and a clean driving record, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will load, secure, and unload shipments, complete logs, and maintain compliance with DOT rules while working nights, weekends, and extended harvest hours. The job demands physical stamina, ability to lift up to 80 pounds, and the willingness to operate

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A and a good driving record.
• Minimum of 2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must pass company drive test and comply with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow DOT regulations and company policies.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload raw product.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain records.
• Work outdoors in varying temperatures and harvest hours.
• Complete required training and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

CDL-A

2+ years driving experience

Valid driving record

Physical stamina

Job description

This person drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor trailers to transport and deliver raw product and other supplies or materials within weight and ODOT regulations, to and from designated areas, local routes no more than 100 air mile radius.

Reasonable Accommodation

Essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to him/herself or others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow Food Safety, Quality, Personal Safety, and any other Oregon Potato Company’s Polices.
• Be a self-starter; ability to work independently as well as with other team members and management.
• Attend required company meetings and training and participate in constructive discussion.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers and management.
• Have a valid CDL-Class A license and driving records that are acceptable to company insurer.
• Loading, securing, transporting, delivering and unloading raw product or any other suppl or material to and from destinations.
• Inspects powered truck and trailer in accordance to DOT regulations and company procedures
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance of DOT regulations and company procedures
• Maintains compliance with all DOT requirements, including driver log
• Assists with field maintenance, moving equipment, loading and unloading trucks
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to yard and plant maintenance
• Work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures

Additional

• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs. repeatedly.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work long harvest hours between the months of September and November.
• Must be able to kneel, sit, and stand for long period of time.
• Must be able lift, carry, and pull up to 75lbs

Licenses, Permits, Certifications Required

• CDL – A
• Must have a valid CDL-A
• Good driving record
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience
• Pass company drive test
• Knowledge of semi-tractor and trailer equipment
• Physically able to lift up to 80 pounds in all-weather conditions
• Standing/Walking/Climbing
• Ability to assess and initiate duties independently