Heavy Equipment Delivery Driver

United Ag and Turf; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Uniforms provided

Job summary

United Ag & Turf is hiring a truck driver to support shipping and receiving across multiple Texas facilities. You will operate company trucks, deliver equipment to customers and vendors, and assist with loading, unloading, and basic vehicle maintenance.

The role requires a valid CDL, clean driving history, and the ability to lift heavy items. Proficiency with computer/eLog systems and a cooperative team mindset are essential. Some regional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL license with clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating semi-trailer trucks.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 lbs repeatedly.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiar with using computers and electronic log programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate United Ag & Turf owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations.
• Deliver, pickup, and relocate commercial, farm, lawn equipment and other parts or materials as directed.
• Load and unload equipment and materials as required.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned trucks and refer defects or repairs to supervisor.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.

Skills

CDL License

Safe driving

Computer literacy

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic log devices

Job description

Description

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. United Ag & Turf serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, service, and transportation.

Purpose:

The truck driver’s position is expected to work as a valued member of the shipping department and receiving operations. This job will primarily consist of regional vehicle operations involving moving and positioning trucks/trailers/equipment between United Ag & Turf facilities to/from purchasing customers as well as vendor locations. On occasion, deliveries will be required outside of local regions.

Essential Functions

The following are essential functions of this position:

• Operate United Ag & Turf owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations.
• Operate trucks for delivery, pickup, and relocation of commercial, farm, lawn equipment and other parts or materials if directed.
• Operate, load, and unload commercial, agricultural and lawn equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned trucks/equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA, and United Ag & Turf safety programs. This includes but is not limited to valid DOT physical exam cards and CDL licenses.
• Maintain and protect all United Ag & Turf property in excellent condition.

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 this job.
• Talking and hearing. Additionally, this position is active and requires standing, walking, balancing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and /or move items up to 50 lbs. The employee is constantly required to use both hands/arms to drive, operate equipment and secure loads.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Plus Bonus
• 401K with company match
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off
• 100% paid uniforms

*Under the American with Disabilities Act, an employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation, as well as possess the skills, experience, education, and other job-related requirements necessary for the position. If an employee has a disability, the company will engage in an interactive discussion with the employee to determine if reasonable accommodation that does not create an undue hardship for the company is available.*

Requirements

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 1+ years experience as semi-trailer truck operator
• Valid CDL License and clean background
• Ability to lift items weighing upwards to 75 lbs. repeatedly
• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• Openings for experienced delivery drivers to deliver agriculture, commercial, and construction equipment.
• Expert knowledge of binding, strapping, chaining of machinery and equipment
• Familiar with the use of a computer
• Ability to operate forklift
• Ability to pull at least 32' trailer
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Must have previous equipment operating/transporting experience
• Must have a positive, friendly attitude towards customers.
• Experience working cooperatively in a team environment
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Must be capable of using computers, email, iPads, iPhones and electronic log programs

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• None