Heavy And Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers

Job description

Operate heavy trucks and tractor-trailer equipment to transport grain, fertilizer, seed, and other agricultural materials in support of farming and custom agricultural hauling operations.

Duties include:
Transport grain from fields to grain elevators, storage facilities, receiving facilities, and other locations.
Transport fertilizer, seed, and other agricultural inputs to farms and fields.
Perform custom agricultural hauling for agricultural producers and businesses.
Load, secure, transport, and unload agricultural commodities and materials.
Inspect vehicles and equipment and perform routine maintenance checks.
Maintain required transportation, delivery, mileage, and inspection records.
Follow assigned routes, schedules, and applicable safety requirements.
Report vehicle, equipment, or safety issues to the employer.
Communicate with farm personnel, customers, grain facilities, and other personnel as needed.
Perform other related agricultural transportation and hauling duties as assigned.

Work schedules and duties may vary based on weather, crop conditions, planting and harvest schedules, grain volumes, customer needs, and other agricultural requirements. Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required during peak agricultural periods.

Special Requirements

Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and have prior commercial driving experience. Applicants must have a clean driving record and maintain an insurable drivers license. Drug/alcohol/tobacco-free work zone.
Perform physical activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling, positioning, moving, and manipulating materials. Must use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to 75 lbs. All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment.
Work is performed outdoors and employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions. Must be capable of performing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-)