Light Trucking
Employer
514 South Hwy 37
Tripp, SD 57376
United States
Job description
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix
specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or
pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to
machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on
machinery. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as
plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed
machines with
products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or
unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary. Drive trucks to haul crops, tools, or farm
workers. Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles. Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such
as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition. Load and unload trucks, vans, or
automobiles. Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations. Drive
vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations,
plants, residences, offices, or within industrial yards. Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles,
such as weighing or measuring devices. Drive trucks equipped with public address systems through city streets to broadcast
announcements for advertising or publicity purposes. Perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs,
fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Certified license is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the
liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal
background check will result in termination of employment. Must have a CDL license due to light trucking duties. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme
temperatures. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Must be able to speak, understand, and read English at a
basic level of literacy. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid
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