Grain Truck Driver

HEARTLAND CO-OP•Fairfield, IA

About The Position

The Grain Truck Driver operates a truck with a capacity of more than 3 tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations. The role involves driving, loading and unloading, maintaining required logs and communication with a supervisor, inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, and supporting location and feed mill operations as time allows. The driver is expected to keep the truck clean as conditions allow and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements, commercial insurability, and a valid DOT physical. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability.
Maintain a valid DOT physical.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Demonstrate customer service, accuracy and thoroughness, cost consciousness, adherence to policies and procedures, adaptability, timely completion of work, safe equipment use, and reliable attendance and punctuality.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and meet the stated heavy lift demands.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking or hearing, and smelling, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Responsibilities

Drive the truck to specified destinations.
Maintain the truck log according to state and federal regulations.
Maintain telephone or radio contact with the supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Load and unload the truck.
Clean the compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
Inspect truck equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Assist the location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties, as time allows, to support an efficient production schedule.
Keep truck interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow to promote a positive image of Heartland Co-op.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability, as well as a valid DOT physical.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.