Feed Truck Driver

HEARTLAND CO-OP•Winterset, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations. This role involves maintaining truck logs, communicating with supervisors, loading and unloading cargo, and ensuring the cleanliness and proper functioning of the vehicle. The driver will also assist with operational duties at the Feed Mill as time allows and maintain a positive image of Heartland Co-op.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times.
Maintain current DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

No Computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

Drives truck to destination.
Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Loads and unloads truck.
Cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
Performs routine maintenance on vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre and post trip inspections.
Assist location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties, as time allows, ensuring an efficient production schedule.
Ensure trucks promote a positive image of Heartland Co-op by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times.
Maintain current DOT physical.
Other duties as assigned by management.