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Baker Commodities

Relief Driver

Baker Commodities, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Description Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product.

This role will be a "Relief Driver" with primary duties in the trap & interceptor pumping services while supporting grease collection and animal by products services. Our grease trap pumping service allows us to safely remove and dispose of trap grease and waste water from restaurant interceptor systems in accordance with local ordinances and environmental regulations.

Visit our website https://bakercommodities.com/services/ for more information about the important contributions of this position.

Benefits

Paid medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

Check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in clean and good working order

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes

Drive assigned vehicle on designated route

Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehicles

Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status following state and federal regulations

Record information such as weight/volume, mileage, time and fuel consumption

Operate equipment such as GPS navigation and radio/phone to exchange information with supervisors or other points of contact

Plan/adjust routes based on changing conditions using navigation equipment to maximize fuel efficiency

Load or unload trucks using specialized equipment as necessary

Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner

Follow department and company procedures

Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company

Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card

Must be 21 or older to comply with Federal regulations

Endorsements (tanker and doubles) based on vehicle assigned

2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR

Ability to complete Entry Level Driver program if less than 2 years commercial vehicle driving experience with an acceptable MVR.

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to read and speak English as required by Federal Motor Carrier Department

Understand and follow all DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations

Knowledge of transportation and safety principles for moving goods by road

Skill to operate, control and monitor vehicle and equipment

Ability to work overtime and alternate schedule/route as needed

Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Requirements Constantly (over 2/3):

remains in a seated position while using arms, legs and observation to operate vehicle

observes and monitors equipment

ascends/descends in and out vehicle and on equipment

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

communicates with co-workers, customers and supervisors

moves, lifts, pushes and pulls equipment and material up to 60 lbs.

walks, climbs, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches and handles equipment to collect material

operates electronic devices such as GPS equipment and phone/radio

Occasionally (under 1/3):

exposed to outdoor weather conditions

exposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE such as gloves (protect from heat)

moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces

electronically and manually completes logs/reports

About Baker Commodities, Inc. Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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