CDL Truck Driver (Grand Forks, ND)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

We’re looking for CDL drivers who want to play a key role in our local agriculture community. As a Class 1 Truck Driver you’ll haul agricultural products—primarily potatoes. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting potato loads from around the region to processing locations while following all state and local traffic laws. We’ll train you, support you, and make sure you have what you need to succeed on the road.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety: Maintain a strong safety mindset while driving and performing all job duties.
• Follow regulations: Comply with all FMCSA/DOT requirements and company policies at all times.
• Haul and handle products: Load, transport, and unload assigned agricultural products using efficient fuel, hauling, and loading practices.
• Inspect equipment: Conduct pre‑trip, en‑route, and post‑trip inspections and document truck condition.
• Review daily schedules: Obtain daily load times and locations, then drive to destinations using sound commercial driving skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Maintain electronic logs: Keep accurate electronic driver logs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Monitor truck system: Regularly check tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and other essential equipment.
• Support maintenance needs: Make trucks and trailers available for scheduled maintenance and report issues promptly.
  
  
  

Key Skills & Abilities

• Maneuvering in tight spaces: Safely back up, position, and operate the truck in confined or crowded areas.
• Language & communication: Read and understand basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple, clear messages; and communicate effectively in one‑on‑one or small‑group settings with customers, clients, and team members.
  
  
  

Typical Education

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)
• CDL Truck Driver school
  
  
  

Relevant Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience operating commercial vehicles under a CDL-A license is required.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with proper endorsements  
• Must have a current/valid DOT Medical Certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements, or 18 years of age to operate solely in intrastate capacity only.
• Must meet DOT qualifications
• Must accurately and timely complete Company and DOT required forms
  
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in driver’s seat of truck, while driving as well as while waiting.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over or stoop.
• Must be able to hook up and unhook tractor and related lines to and from trailer.   
• The employee is required to climb and balance while getting in and out of the truck and while hooking and unhooking lines to and from the trailer.   
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions during all weather seasons of the year.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  
  

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID: 26081

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Transportation Office - Grand Forks

Country: United States

• The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **