Grain Transportation Driver

The Equity; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Floating holidays

401k match

Parental leave

Referral program

Incentive program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Equity in Effingham, IL is seeking a Grain Transportation Driver to operate company trucks safely and deliver grain efficiently. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, keep required records, and assist customers with courteous service.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid Illinois CDL Class A license with a clean driving record, and strong communication and teamwork skills to support grain operations and customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Illinois CDL Class A license.
• Good driving record.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and customers.
• Self-motivating with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established safety policies and procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork daily.
• Responsible for daily maintenance checks of the truck (pre- and post-trip).
• Reports equipment problems so maintenance can be performed.
• Helps customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

The Grain Transportation Driver supports the movement of grain by safely operating company trucks and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and accurately. Working closely with the Grain team, this position performs daily equipment inspections, maintains required records, reports maintenance concerns, and provides prompt and courteous customer service. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and committed to supporting both customers and facility operations.

Location

201 W Roadway Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Reports to

VPs of Grain

$17-23/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
• Completes all required paperwork daily
• Responsible for the daily maintenance checks of the truck (pre-trip & post-trip)
• Reports any problems with equipment under their control so maintenance activities may be performed
• Helps customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good driving record
• Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a Class A License
• Excellent Customer Service and communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
• Self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills

While performing the duties of the job, the employee works near moving, mechanical equipment and in outside weather conditions; including exposure to fumes and airborne particles, grain dust and vibrations. Occasionally climbs and works in high places and exposed weather elements. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 600 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including: Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.

Benefits Overview

• Paid vacation, 6 days Paid Time for All, 8 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays
• 401k match up to 6%
• One week paid Parental Leave
• Referral Program
• Company Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate