Truck Driver

SAFETY:

•  Promote the Safety Culture of Agri-Service.
• Advocate and exemplify safety and safe working habits using proper safety equipment not limited to hand, face, and eye protection. (PPE)
• Follows company safety policy and procedures on the jobsite, promotes safe behavior with our customers.
•  Maintains a clean work area.
•  Proper storage and placement of inventory ensuring no leaning and no overhanging parts.
•  Follow proper lifting techniques.
•  Handles chemicals in accordance with the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
•  Operate industrial vehicles and forklift in a safe manner and with a valid forklift certification.
•  Uses correct tooling, performs tool inspections regularly, follows tools instructions and cleans as needed.
•  Performs Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) of location and equipment, looks to eliminate or reduce potential hazards.
• Identifies potential safety concerns within work area and reports them to the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Properly drive, load and unload ag equipment
• Transport equipment including oversized loads
• Assist with or perform minor maintenance to equipment
• Maintain a clean truck and trailer
• Inspect truck daily to ensure it is in good operating condition
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including logs and mileage worksheets
• Adheres to the Agri-Service Standards
• Adhere to all applicable safety policies and procedures
• Works within and promotes corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Complete the work above in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures 
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to drive/load/unload Ag equipment, properly securing loads to DOT specifications
• Attention to detail
• Proven skills in written and verbal communications
• Ability to balance assessing and prioritizing health and safety issues
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others to include customers, vendors, employees and the public
• Ability to work extended hours, sometimes with short notice
• Ability for occasional overnight travel
• Experience and proficiency with electronic logs, accessing documents via email on a cell phone, Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.
• Consistent attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must provide own basic set of mechanics tools (financial assistance available)
• Experience in ag equipment industry preferred
• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Minimum of one year CDL Class A driving experience required
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs occasionally
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

Salary : $25 - $32