CDL Class A - Feed Delivery Truck Driver

J.D. Heiskell & co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star in New York is seeking a Class A driver to organize, perform and complete the delivery of commercial bulk and bagged feeds in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities include safe truck operation, pre-trip checks, maintaining cleanliness, loading support, equipment inspection, proper unloading, and meticulous completion of all scale tickets and delivery papers in compliance with DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Minimum 2 years CDL-A driving experience.
• Driving record must meet minimum risk management requirements.
• Ability to read English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information to customers.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic for units of measure.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and safety on premises.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck in a safe and courteous manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain truck cleanliness and perform regular washing and upkeep.
• Loads, reloads and assists others with loading as required.
• Inspect hatches, augers and blowers to confirm operation.
• Ensure feed is unloaded to the correct location/bin and paperwork is accurate.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Customer service

Documentation

Safety aware

Tools

DOT regulations

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Description

At Gold Star, we offer feed and nutrition services and commodity trading in the northeastern U.S., primarily to dairies. As feed and commodity specialists, our customers count on us to originate feed for the mills, manufacture it according to their unique specifications and handle logistics for a safe and smooth delivery every time.

Class A driver needed to organize, perform and complete the delivery of commercial bulk and bagged feeds in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operate truck in a safe and courteous manner. Safety is first in importance in every delivery task.
• Maintain truck to include but not limited to pre-trip checks, following required DOT and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Responsible for cleanliness of truck including regular washing and cleaning of exterior and interior.
• Loads, reloads and assists other driving in loading as required.
• Inspects hatches, augers and blowers to confirm they are operational and serviceable.
• Responsible for ensuring feed is unloaded to the proper location/bin.
• Ensures accuracy and proper completion of all scale tickets, delivery papers, driver logs and associated documentation.

Requirements

• Licenses: Valid class A Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements. Current DMV printout required as part of application process.
• Experience: 2+years CDL-A driving experience required.
• Driving record must meet minimum risk management requirements.
• Language Skills: Ability to read English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills to include being courteous and safe on the customer's property, public roads and company property.