Tender Truck Driver

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Bear Creek Township, IA

127d

About The Position

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.

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 or B Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times.
• Valid DOT physical is also required.

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 Coop by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.
• Maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times.
• Valid DOT physical is also required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees