Route Specialist I - CDL Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40+ hours per week

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented Route Specialist I to join our service team. This position is responsible for delivering dairy sanitation products, pipeline washes, teat dips, and agricultural chemicals to dairy farm customers throughout an assigned route.

The ideal candidate is a professional driver who takes pride in safe operation, customer service, accurate deliveries, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and team members.

What You'll Do

• Deliver and safely unload dairy sanitation products, agricultural chemicals, and related products at customer locations.

• Follow site-specific procedures when unloading products into milk houses, utility rooms, or bulk storage tanks.

• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any safety or maintenance concerns.

• Maintain accurate truck and customer-site inventory.

• Complete sales orders, DOT mileage, and hours-of-service records accurately and on time.

• Communicate with customers regarding product needs, schedule changes, and follow-up items.

• Work closely with route teammates and leadership to provide reliable service to customers.

• Follow all applicable OSHA, DOT, and EPA safety requirements.

• Properly use required PPE, including gloves and safety goggles.

• Keep the company vehicle clean, safe, organized, and in good condition.

• Assist teammates and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement required

• Clean driving record

• 1–3 years of commercial driving experience required

• Agricultural, chemical, dairy, or route-delivery experience strongly preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screening, and background check

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Good attention to detail and basic math skills

• Ability to prioritize, multitask, problem-solve, and work effectively as part of a team

• Basic computer skills required

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

• Experience with iOS/Apple devices is a plus

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to:

• Frequently lift and carry 50–75 lbs

• Bend, stoop, climb on and off vehicles/trailers, and safely handle products

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Work around cattle, noise, moving equipment, and machinery

• Work around dairy sanitation and agricultural chemicals while following established safety procedures

• Drive safely and efficiently while coordinating route activities with customers and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience

• Monday–Friday schedule

• 40+ hours per week

• Company vehicle available for work purposes when needed

• Company-paid health insurance

• Company-paid dental insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Continuing education reimbursement

• Benefits eligible after 90 days of employment

If you're an experienced CDL driver who enjoys working independently,

This is a field role: the work happens at customer and job sites rather than at a single worksite, and you will be based within driving distance of the job location. Expect day trips to job sites, with most nights at home.