Truck Driver/Hydraulic Operator

Dairyland Power Cooperative • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. PURPOSE: Transport materials, parts, equipment and vehicles for the construction/maintenance of lines and substations, and for plant projects.

Requirements

• High School diploma plus three years related experience such as driving semi-tractor/trailers or operating other related heavy-duty hydraulic equipment.
• Must have excellent driving skills.
• Must be familiar with DOT and ICC rules and regulations.
• Must have functional mechanical knowledge.
• Must have a basic level of computer knowledge and applications.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and Class A CDL.
• Must obtain crane and forklift operator certification (within six (6) months of hire date).
• Sitting, standing, walking (all types of terrain), kneeling, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting (up to 100 lbs. bulky equipment), crawling, twisting upper body, climbing hand-over-hand, bending, reaching and driving for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-tractors/trailers, straight trucks, and other vehicles in a safe, legal manner.
• Able to access remote locations via a pick-up, medium duty truck, and semi-tractor.
• Operate hydraulic booms, cranes, and winches on company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load, secure, and unload material, poles, transformers, parts, vehicles, and heavy work equipment.
• Maintain and inspect department vehicles and keep equipment in good working order and ready for use.
• Work in a safe manner complying with all DPC Safety Rules and Practices.
• Comply with all state, federal and DOT requirements.
• Transport over length, overweight, over width, and high loads in a safe and legal manner.
• When possible, assist in the La Crosse Warehouse under the direction of the lead or Supervisor.
• Utilize DPC applications and systems effectively to complete necessary tasks.
• Other duties historically performed by this classification and other related or comparable duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED