Driver- Chemical Delivery Specialist - Deerpoint Group : Job Details

Let Us Grow Your Success!Do you want to join an exciting company and be well rewarded?At Deerpoint Group, we're on the cutting edge of ag science and plant nutrient technology. We are at the core of California agriculture working side by side with growers to improve production and sustainability.At DPG you'll experience an environment that's rich in opportunities. To learn and grow. Where your talents and interests are nourished. Thanks to a workplace that is:

• Advancement-rich
• Growth-minded
• Customer-focused
• Innovative
• Science-rich
• Tech-savvy

In addition to a rewarding career, Deerpoint Group offers an industry-leading compensation package which includes:

• Very competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• 401k plan with 4% employer contribution.
• Potential for discretionary profit sharing of up to 2%.
• Superior medical, dental and vision healthcare benefits.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance policy.
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation, which increases with years of service.
• 10 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• $29.00 to $35.00 / per hour- DOE

Driver - Chemical Delivery SpecialistAs a Driver - Chemical Delivery Specialist, you are charged with safely transporting DPG chemical products ensuring the timely arrival to our customers. Communication is paramount in this role, as you will work closely with all levels of the company and customers. In this role, you will demonstrate your safe driving techniques by observing all State / Federal laws and regulations and company policies regarding the operation of a commercial vehicle. What you will do:

• Maintain safety in all phases of job performance by ensuring safe work practices are followed
• Effectively deliver loads of chemical products to our customers
• Accurately maintain transportation, vehicle and delivery data for each load
• Perform pre/post-trip inspection of your vehicle for mechanical and safety issues
• Maintain accurate vehicle maintenance logs
• Accurately document and log work / rest periods and miles / hours driven
• Comply with DPG and regulatory truck driving rules and regulations
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional departments and customers to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain a clean and organized vehicle
• Perform special assignments and projects as requested by leadership.
• Comply with OSHA / DOT regulations, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Must be able to:

• Willing to work in hot summer conditions while intermittently wearing Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Position can be labor intensive, loading, unloading trucks, etc.
• Work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, plus heavy overtime during season.
• Occasional to frequent overnight, out of town stays. (California only)
• Abide by company policy and state law regarding cell phone use while driving.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience as a Class A driver with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement
• Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read and comprehend reports and regulatory documents
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

DPG is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.