The primary responsibility of R.D Offutt Company Truck Drivers is to make local haul of product from designated farm bins to the customer. All drivers are required to hold a Class A driver’s license and maintain a current DOT physical card. Daily timekeeping logs, potato load logs, pre- and post-trip inspections, and scale weight tickets are also the driver’s responsibility. Drivers are responsible for loading and unloading trucks, including operating a remote control for loading, and cranking hopper arms open for unloading. Night shift and day shift positions available.

• We are offering:

  • OT is available.
  • Excellent benefits
  • CDL certification reimbursement
  • We pay for DOT Physical
  • Home daily
  • Newer trucks
  • Mechanic support 24 hours a day
  • No DOT logbooks required

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Job Duties Include:

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Collect delivery instructions from the trucking office, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver product.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Secure cargo for transport, using covers.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Crank hopper doors open and closed.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Climbing in to and exiting trucks multiple times throughout the day.
• Climbing stairs multiple times a day.
• Walking on uneven ground at the farm locations.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Company.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements

Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship