Class A CDL Agronomy Driver

Heritage Cooperative•Columbiana, OH

About The Position

Heritage Cooperative is seeking a friendly, customer-service-driven Agronomy Driver to deliver agronomy products and support cooperative operations. The role delivers dry and liquid fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, fuel, and other agricultural products to farms, fields, cooperative facilities, and other designated locations. The driver also transports products between facilities, warehouses, fertilizer plants, and terminals, and supports Agronomy operations during peak seasonal periods. The position involves loading, unloading, and tendering products; verifying product and delivery details; maintaining accurate delivery records and vehicle logs; inspecting and operating trucks, trailers, tenders, and related equipment; and communicating with Agronomy staff and customers. Drivers must follow product-handling, safety, environmental, and applicable regulatory procedures, and report equipment issues, spills, leaks, or discrepancies promptly. The work takes place outdoors and at cooperative facilities, farms, fields, and customer locations. It may involve exposure to agricultural materials, dust, fumes, odors, noise, moving vehicles, equipment, and variable terrain and weather. Seasonal operations may require extended hours, early mornings, evenings, and weekends. The role also supports other cooperative areas as business needs require and may involve developing new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required commercial driver's license (CDL), endorsements, or other legally required credentials for assigned vehicles and products.
Ability to safely operate trucks, trailers, loading and unloading equipment, and related equipment.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately complete required logs, records, and delivery documentation.
Ability to follow company safety procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours during peak seasons, as business needs require.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating commercial vehicles and frequently enter and exit trucks, trailers, tenders, tanks, and other equipment.
Ability to climb steps, ladders, platforms, and truck access points safely and walk on uneven, muddy, wet, dusty, or agricultural terrain.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and maintain balance during inspections, loading, unloading, and delivery activities.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, hoses, fittings, and equipment, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to connect and disconnect hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and other product-handling equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and foot movements associated with vehicle and equipment operation and meet the physical requirements to safely operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous commercial driving experience.
Previous experience in agriculture, agronomy, fertilizer, grain, petroleum, or related industries.
Experience operating agricultural, material-handling, or unloading equipment.
Experience with bulk product delivery.
Knowledge of agricultural products, farm operations, or cooperative operations.
Previous customer service experience.
Familiarity with DOT regulations, transportation requirements, or safety procedures.
Previous experience in a seasonal or fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Represent Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values, including superior customer service, integrity and trust, continuous improvement, and being a good partner.
Deliver dry and liquid fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, fuel, and other agronomy-related products to customer farms, fields, and designated cooperative locations.
Transport products between cooperative facilities, warehouses, fertilizer plants, terminals, and customer locations.
Support Agronomy operations during planting, spraying, fertilizing, and harvest seasons.
Load, unload, and tender agricultural products using appropriate equipment and procedures.
Assist Agronomy personnel with product staging and movement.
Handle hoses, pumps, valves, fittings, augers, conveyors, and other loading and unloading equipment safely.
Verify product type, quantity, destination, and delivery instructions before departure and upon arrival.
Communicate delivery schedules, field locations, product requirements, customer requests, and changes in delivery needs to Agronomy staff.
Follow product-label requirements, handling procedures, and applicable regulations for fertilizers, crop protection products, and other regulated materials.
Maintain delivery tickets, load documentation, truck logs, and other required records accurately and promptly.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report vehicle, trailer, tank, hose, pump, or equipment issues.
Operate trucks, trailers, tenders, and related agronomy equipment safely and efficiently.
Help maintain fertilizer and product-handling equipment in a clean, safe, operational condition.
Follow procedures to prevent contamination, spills, leaks, and environmental releases, and immediately report related concerns or product discrepancies.
Consider field conditions, access roads, bridges, weight restrictions, and weather when making deliveries.
Provide professional and courteous customer service and relay customer questions, concerns, or product needs to Agronomy personnel.
Support other cooperative areas as seasonal and business needs require.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA/DOT requirements, state and federal laws, and applicable environmental and agricultural regulations.
Maintain a dependable, energetic, and team-oriented approach and follow safety regulations to protect oneself, coworkers, and customers.
Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.