Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver

United Ag & Turf•Abilene, TX

10d

About The Position

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership serving customers across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico in commercial, construction, agricultural, and consumer industries. The Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver works as a valued member of shipping and receiving operations, primarily moving and positioning trucks, trailers, and equipment between company facilities, customer locations, and vendor locations in regional areas. Occasional deliveries outside local regions are required. The driver operates company-owned trucks and transports, loads, and unloads commercial, agricultural, and lawn equipment, parts, and materials. The role includes inspecting and maintaining assigned trucks and equipment, reporting defects or repairs to a supervisor, delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining required DOT, OSHA, and company safety certifications, and protecting company property. The position involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a semi-trailer truck operator.
Valid CDL license and clean background.
Ability to repeatedly lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent experience; the preferred education listed is a high school diploma or GED.
Expert knowledge of binding, strapping, and chaining machinery and equipment.
Familiarity with computer use, including email, iPads, iPhones, and electronic log programs.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to pull at least a 32-foot trailer.
Previous equipment operating and transporting experience.
Positive, friendly attitude toward customers.
Experience working cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing, walking, balancing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving items.

Responsibilities

Operate United Ag & Turf-owned trucks to support shipping and receiving operations.
Deliver, pick up, and relocate commercial, farm, and lawn equipment, parts, and materials as directed.
Operate trucks and load and unload commercial, agricultural, and lawn equipment.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned trucks and equipment, and report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor.
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
Maintain certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and United Ag & Turf safety programs, including valid DOT physical exam cards and CDL licenses.
Maintain and protect United Ag & Turf property in excellent condition.