Farm Solid Waste Truck Driver (Moses Lake, WA)

Simplot•Moses Lake, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Solid Waste Truck Driver I is responsible for the completion of all tasks associated with the disposal of solid waste from the Moses Lake and/or Othello Simplot processing facilities. This role also involves operating and performing general maintenance on Company spreader trucks, dump trucks, loaders, and heavy equipment such as dozers for farm projects. The position requires the ability to assist Farm Operators when needed and to make sound judgments based on the understanding of farm operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License with Class A Commercial Driver’s License Endorsement and an acceptable driving record.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year truck driving experience.
Must be able to perform the duties as outlined in the Key Responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Combination of experience and education will be considered.
Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving farm equipment and other potential safety hazards on a farm.
Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel, including ensuring efficient silt bunker operation.
Must become qualified within 45 working days of employment in this position.
Has the knowledge and ability to assist the Farm Operators when needed.
Has experience and is fully capable of running heavy equipment such as dozers to work on farm projects.
Ensures the timely and accurate completion of truck inspections and scale house records to comply with rules and regulations.
Ensures all farm documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge, including safety meetings and CDL trainings.
May assist in training other personnel.
Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups in a participative management style conducive to operational goals.
Ensures that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.