Drivers

Job description

Workers will be responsible for loading grain harvest and transporting it to grain elevators or storage bins. The employee will also be responsible for weighing the load being transported and recording the weight on scale tickets. The employee must be able to read and write, for record keeping is an important part of the job. Records include but are not limited to; Federal DOT Log Book, fuel usage, and truck maintenance records. Employee must have a valid commercial driver’s license CDL Class A (or foreign equivalent), with proper endorsements and be able to legally drive. Must have knowledge of the Federal Motor Carriers Regulations and abide by them.

As the individual who physically goes to each site, employees must be observant and proactive and communicate with the main office any issues they observe on a routine basis. The employee will be driving for long periods of time and overtime will be required.

Physical Requirements:
• Be able to sit and drive for up to 11 hours daily and work up to 14 hours.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds routinely over the course of the work day with a maximum of 75-pound lifting.
• Be able to work from low levels crouching and bending to reach low levels.
• Be able to work on ladders and elevated platform.
• Be able to work in extreme weather conditions, such as cold weather conditions in the winter.
• Be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, road maps, and memos.

Other requirements:
• Mechanically inclined in order to perform emergency roadside repairs such as lights, brakes, change tires, change belts, etc. Also, ability to inspect equipment for repairs.
• Be able to maintain clean equipment.
• Can maintain good recordkeeping such as truck logs, pre-trip and post-trip reports, mileage, etc.
• Be able to work in adverse conditions; i.e, hot, humid, high odor areas involving insects and dust, or winter weather conditions involving winter precipitation.
• Must be willing to follow the company’s safety programs, including but not limited to Lock Out –Tag Out and Permit Required Confined Space.
• Occasionally be asked to help load and unload the truck.
• Must be able to work and communicate well with other employees
• Be able to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Must be able to recognize potential problems in the equipment and/or environment by touch, smell, feel and/or sight.
• Wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Driver must have a clear driving record.

Due to our bio-security policy, GBN employees are not allowed to own any type of feathered pet/livestock.

Basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing in English is required.

Special Requirements

No education required. Must be mechanically inclined (have an ability to work on the farm equipment); clean farm equipment; have or be able to have a commercials drivers license or the foreign equivalent; and have a basic understanding of English. Per insurance requirements, CDL Class A Drivers License (or foreign equivalent), 5 years experience driving large trucks, and a clean driving record is required.