Fertilizer Tender Operator — CDL Required

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Sloan Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. in Iowa seeks a reliability-focused CDL driver to support agronomy and grain operations by loading/unloading, operating fertilizer tender trucks, and transporting NH3 equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to procedures. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, extending hours during busy seasons, and collaborating with location teams to ensure timely service and quality grain handling.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Handler’s or Applicator’s License.
• Understand the importance of providing extremely high levels of customer service.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading of products from vehicles based on work orders.
• Unloads and loads grain from trucks and wagons.
• Operate fertilizer tender trucks.
• Fill and transport NH3 equipment.
• Operate commercial application equipment as needed.
• Operate a semi-truck in the off-season or as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.
• Maintains grain quality.
• Use all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.

Skills

Safety conscious

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Cooperative, Inc. in Iowa seeks a reliability-focused CDL driver to support agronomy and grain operations by loading/unloading, operating fertilizer tender trucks, and transporting NH3 equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to procedures. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, extending hours during busy seasons, and collaborating with location teams to ensure timely service and quality grain handling.