CDL Driver 1

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY : A CDL Driver 1 is responsible to drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and support agricultural activities. This includes delivering liquids and dry mixes, delivering seed, hauling NH3 and grain. They will load agricultural products in the truck, in customer vehicles and in shuttles. In addition, they will perform required maintenance on the trucks and other equipment. They will perform their responsibilities in a safe manner that will optimize the company's market share and savings, improve the efficiency, help achieve the mission and goals, and provide outstanding customer service. The CDL Driver 1 will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the entire company and a favorable image of the company.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to obtain operational knowledge of trucks located at assigned location and knowledge of applicable OSHA, State, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to inspect and maintain trucks, safely operate them on the road and into delivery area.
• Ability to gain good working knowledge of agricultural products being handled, including MSDS knowledge.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ability to deal with emotional customers and help resolve complaints.

Requirements

JOB DUTIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

Eye protection is required in restricted areas. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., goggles, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and / or face mask) required when handling chemicals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

A high school degree or GED.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Job involves work inside a climate-controlled office atmosphere and outside in hot and cold weather. Learn More