Paul Mueller Careers

Paul Mueller Company, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, expanded over the last half century to become a world-class manufacturer of stainless steel processing systems and equipment for the dairy, food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries with a long-standing reputation for high-quality equipment and excellent customer service.

Established and built in the same community where it is headquartered today, Paul Mueller Company is a home-town company with a strong work ethic and a friendly atmosphere. Well known among our neighbors and customers as a solid employer, community supporter, and a technological leader, Paul Mueller Company offers competitive pay and benefits as well as opportunity for career and personal growth.

Springfield, the third largest city in the state of Missouri, is nestled in the lakes region of the beautiful Ozark mountains. The Springfield area offers a variety of recreational activities, hospitality, security, quality schools, and a favorable cost of living.

We aggressively apply the latest technologies in the design, engineering, and fabrication of our products. We have in place advanced, computerized systems for engineering analysis and design, as well as the latest computer-guided metal cutting, forming, and welding equipment. These tools, in the hands of our experienced and dedicated staff, enable us to offer our customers highly engineered and superbly crafted products. Consider Paul Mueller Company where quality, teamwork, and innovation are a tradition.

Current Openings

Travel throughout the United States and Canada while operating newer equipment and enjoy being home most weekends.  The Over the Road Driver position is responsible for the delivery of our stainless steel products directly to our customers.  This position is responsible for safe loading and unloading of the product as well as securing loads for travel.  The Over the Road Driver must comply with all safety and transportation rules and regulations for all of North America and Canada established by the Department of Transportation. 

 Essential Job Functions

  • Long distance driving with oversized loads throughout North America and Canada.
  • Assist with loading and unloading equipment and product as needed.
  • Ensure all loads are secure utilizing chains, straps, tarps, etc.
  • Assist with assembling and disassembling trailers as needed.
  • Communicate with customer as needed.
  • Ensure customer deliveries arrive on time and as expected.
  • Communicate with Mueller Transportation operations team as needed. 
  • Maintain a detailed log of working hours to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations.
  • Must maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
  • The ability to work in a constant state of alertness & safe manner.

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

  • Motivated to work and deliver product in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
  • Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills that allow for effective communication to our customers.

 Education and Experience

2 years of over the road experience within the last 5 years is preferred. 

Drivers with less than 2 years of over the road experience will be considered. 

 

Base Comp: Based on practical miles                                                                                      $0.75/mile

Oversize Loads                                                                                                                            $0.12/mile

Super loads (One-Way Trip):                                                                                                      $600/day

  • Based on State of Missouri super load classification                             
  • Hotels paid while under load 
  • Return Trip per mileage standard (non-super load)

Stop Pay (per stop after 1st stop)                                                                                                 $30.00

 

Tarp Pay (Unless tarped and un-tarped by others)                                                                      $50.00/load

                

Trailer rigging:  Talbert tank trailers                                                                                             $75.00

 

Hourly Pay Work                                                                                                                          $25.00/hr.

  • Yard Work
  • Stand By/Layover Pay                                                                                                                                      
    • If load/unload is not complete within 2 hours of scheduled arrival time, stand by time begins after 2 hours.

-       Stand By/Layover paid at a maximum of 10 hours.       

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview: 

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
  • Free off-site medical clinic
  • Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
  • Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
  • Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays
  • Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position  
  • Career progression program for advancement
  • Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school  
  • In-house training program

Working Conditions

Mostly over the road driving with occasional yard time and loading and unloading trucks. 

 

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Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.

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