Grain Truck Driver

Description Provide safe, timely, and efficient transportation of corn and soybeans from farms and between cooperative locations while delivering dependable service to customers and supporting cooperative operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Safely load, haul, transfer, and unload grain and other products according to delivery instructions. Verify products and quantities are loaded and delivered accurately. Haul grain from farms and between company locations. Assist with grain handling, inventory measurement, and maintaining grain quality.

Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment. Complete required trip reports accurately and on time. Report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, discrepancies, and potential business opportunities to your supervisor. Vehicle Operation & Safety Safely operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.

Complete daily vehicle and safety equipment inspections. Follow all traffic laws and practice defensive driving. Keep vehicles clean and follow required preventive maintenance schedules. Immediately report needed repairs or maintenance. Follow all company safety policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Attend required safety meetings and training.

Other Responsibilities Support other departments as needed. Promote teamwork and maintain a positive, professional attitude. Represent the cooperative professionally with customers, coworkers, and the public. Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience. Class A CDL or ability to successfully complete required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). Basic computer skills. Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons. Ability to climb and work at heights and sit for extended periods. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.

Excellent customer service and communication skills. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in basic qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.