Bulk Truck Drivers - Seasonal
About The Position
The Truck Drivers purpose is to transport farm produce and/or equipment to a variety of locations on and off the farm. The Truck Driver is to be responsible for not only driving of the vehicle, but also daily vehicle inspections, routine maintenance items and any and all paperwork. The Bulk Truck Drivers' work schedule is highly dependent on the time of year and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work as needed, which will require a great deal of flexibility as to the hours per day/week and the times worked. 60+ hour weeks are not uncommon. At Heartland Farms Inc., you will work as part of a high-performing agricultural organization where team members collaborate to get the job done and challenge the status quo to find a better way. We highly encourage hard work, achievement, and reliability, and reward people accordingly. The job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid and current operator's license with a clean record
- Multi-tasking
- Detail-oriented & goal-driven
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years of driving Potato Harvest Bulk Trucks is preferred.
- Experience driving farm equipment and commercial trucks with air brakes in similar environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- To operate vehicles safely and responsibly, observing all DOT rules and practices while adhering to Heartland Farms, Inc. policies and practices.
- To drive in close proximity with other farm equipment in the field and at storage facilities, operate all bulk truck systems, including live-bottom conveyance systems, tarping systems, and other equipment, as required.
- To report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared, physically and mentally able to carry out the responsibilities of the Bulk Truck Driver position.
- To perform daily equipment inspections and routine vehicle maintenance as required. This includes fluids, air, equipment inspection, and light maintenance, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
