What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A - Truck Driver position at JD Heiskell Holdings LLC?
Description
At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential.
Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.
But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving.
With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations.
At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture.
Summary:
Load / unload and transport bulk freight to assigned locations in accordance
with DOT/FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Lead, support, and help foster safety culture and best practices throughout organization
• Receive and follow dispatch instructions through various electronic devices.
• Complete a Pre and Post trip vehicle inspection in accordance with DOT/FMCSA rules and regulations and Company practices.
• Communicate fluently in English with company management and customers.
• Fuel tractor and monitor DEF levels as needed.
• Use ELD software and tablet to comply with FMCSA rules for Hours of Service.
• Prepare a daily trip record.
• Participate in all company safety programs.
• Follow all company policies/programs to ensure a safe working environment.
Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Demonstrate sound judgement in the operation of vehicle.
• Work 60 to 70 hours per week including nights and weekends.
• Pull, twist, bend and lift 35 pounds to shoulder height as a repeated motion.
• Climb in and out of tractor using proper 3 points of contract.
• Sit for up to 11 hours per day.
• Operate vehicle in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, sitting all day.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days are Monday through Sunday and hours vary according to business need.
This is a CDL truck driver position, therefore local travel is expected.
Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma and CDL prior experience of at least two years is required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
CDL Class A license