Truck Driver

AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE•Java, SD

About The Position

Agtegra Cooperative is seeking a Truck Driver to operate diesel-powered straight trucks or tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver grain or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. The role includes supporting applicators in the field, delivering and unloading product, inspecting and maintaining assigned trucks, completing required logs and records, and helping with plant operations and general upkeep. The Truck Driver works with customers, peers, and management to provide customer service and promote teamwork while following safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Diploma/GED or 0–1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commercial Driver's License; Class A CDL is preferred.
Tanker endorsement is required; a hazmat endorsement is suggested and may be required later.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.
English proficiency.
Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using PPE including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of valves and tanks and their operation.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks and manage their contents, including tendering to field applicators and helping maximize application time.
Operate machinery and equipment as required, and unload and deliver products accurately and efficiently.
Inspect assigned trucks for defects and safety hazards before and after trips and submit reports on truck condition.
Submit accurate sales tickets and required records.
Perform basic cleanup and preventative maintenance on assigned trucks, along with shop duties, plant operations, general maintenance, and housekeeping.
Monitor equipment for fertilizer or chemical leaks.
Complete chemical, Agtegra Truck, and DOT Truck logs, and maintain driver logs per I.C.C. regulations.
Interact regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide customer service, improve facility operations, and promote teamwork.
Follow safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment, including compliance with US DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements, Agtegra's Drug Free Workplace Policy, OSHA regulations, and the Agtegra Vehicle Policy and Fleet Safety Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.