What are the responsibilities and job description for the Semi Truck Driver position at New Vision Co-op?
Description
With roots reaching back to 1901, New Vision Co-op serves more than 2,000 member-owners from 18 different locations, providing products and services focused on feed, grain, and agronomy. New Vision offers limitless opportunities for passionate individuals looking to unlock a deeper value for the future of agriculture and our communities. Our growing company is in search for new talent for the role of Semi Truck Driver - Agronomy.
Summary: Deliver fertilizer or grain from New Vision’s locations to application equipment, other New Vision locations, or local processors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports New Vision Co-op’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.
- Projects a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
- Provides outstanding and courteous customer service.
- Pick-up and delivery of grain or fertilizer to destinations as directed.
- Responsible for daily truck maintenance checks and DOT compliance.
- Responsible for maintaining the daily log sheets and trip report records.
- Maintain the truck in good working order which would include but not limited to keeping the truck clean and presentable, report all discrepancies of the truck, make repairs within personal ability, maintain records for work repairs the truck has had.
- Drive in a safe manner.
- Continuously follows the safety guidelines and safety programs established by New Vision Co-op.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Communication Expectations
- Report unsafe, defective or impaired working equipment or unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
- Communicate the information necessary to co-workers to perform tasks according to their job requirements, maintain location efficiency and maintain a safe working environment.
- Ask Supervisor for information or instructions when needed.
- Inform Supervisor of suggestions to improve safety, efficiency or increase business.
- Immediately report any work related injury, property damage or theft to the supervisor or CEO.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Possess the ability to communicate clearly with customers and co-workers.
- Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and health card certification. Acceptable MRV record.
Why New Vision?
Along with competitive wages, New Vision offers well rounded health insurance benefits including dental, vision, group life, & long/short term disability, HSA/FSA, and 401k (with a 6% company match). Employees benefits also include paid holidays, volunteer time, PTO, clothing allowances, referral program, and profit sharing.
