Grain & Agronomy Truck Driver

Theuniversityunion; Carrollton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. in Carrollton, MO seeks a full-time truck driver to transport grain, fertilizers and other materials as part of the Transportation Department.

The role involves operating a semi-tractor/trailer, ensuring safety and compliance, and communicating with the location manager and dispatcher. The ideal candidate will drive safely, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and assist with vehicle maintenance when needed.

Qualifications

• Follow all State and Federal DOT Rules and Regulations.
• Read, understand and follow Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
• Operate all equipment & vehicles according to Ray-Carroll Coop Policies and Procedures along with local, state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-truck and trailer.
• Haul grain, Dry & Liquid Fertilizer, chemicals and other company materials and equipment.
• Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and log sheets properly.
• Maintain clean truck and trailer inside and out.
• Monitor vehicles for regular maintenance/service needs.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Pre-trip inspections

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

REPORTS TO:

Location manager

DEPARTMENT:

Transportation Department

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Safely transport grain, fertilizers and other materials and equipment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Drive semi-truck and trailer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure safety compliance, through plant inspections, near miss and unsafe condition reporting and direct communication with supervisor in regards to safety.
• Follow all State and Federal DOT Rules and Regulations .
• Read, understand and follow all Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
• Comply with all Company, State and Federal Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Operate all equipment & vehicles according to Ray-Carroll Coop Policies and Procedures along with local, state and federal laws.
• Communicate with truck dispatcher, shop personnel, location manager and transportation manager.
• Haul grain, Dry & Liquid Fertilizer, chemicals and other company materials and equipment.
• Efficient operation of semi-tractor and trailer.
• Operate Semi-Truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of vehicle equipment.
• Participate in Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. DOT drug and alcohol program.
• Maintain clean truck and trailer inside and out.
• Monitor vehicles for regular maintenance/service needs.
• Assist with vehicle repair and maintenance when needed on the road and/or in the shop/location.
• Perform routine maintenance to vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, lights, fluids, etc….
• Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and log sheets properly.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives.
• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
• Report even minor injuries using the employee injury report form.