JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Grain/ fertilizer hauler
JOB RELATIONSHIP:
Supervised by: Transportation Supervisor
Supervises: None
POSITION SUMMARY:
This individual is responsible to load, transport and unload grain and fertilizer between the customer and plant locations, ensuring the care of company and customer property. Additionally, based on operational demand, drivers may be routed between plant locations, resulting in deliveries outside of their normal delivery area.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection - assuring the safety of the vehicle.
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Drive in a safe manner
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Load the correct grain from the appropriate bin, close bin and transport that grain to the desired location and/or fertilizer
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Report, clean up and properly dispose of grain spills.
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Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle and inform supervisor of vehicle problems.
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Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
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Maintain proper company image on highway and on farm (e.g., proper equipment maintenance and attire).
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Report any problems observed in dealing with customers.
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Perform all duties to assure high quality CSA scores are maintained.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Valid (Class A) CDL and good driving record
- Endorsement Air Brakes
- Ability to handle flexible hours at times
- Successful completion of DOT Physical and Drug screen
- Ability to work in dusty environment
- Ability to handle "on the road" situations that develop from time to time (snow - ice-accidents)
- Ability to lift up to 66 pounds on occasion
- Basic math skills
- Ability to handle permit size loads possibly grossing 95,000 lbs.