Heavy Truck Driver

H2ajobs; Dakota City (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to grocery/store access

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking qualified heavy truck drivers to transport harvested grain from storage sites to processing facilities and grain elevators. You will inspect equipment, secure loads, and maintain records while coordinating with facility staff and management.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading grain, basic vehicle maintenance, and complying with safety policies during all weather conditions. Housing and meals may be provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and be able to obtain one within 2 weeks of reporting to work.
• Experience driving heavy trucks or tractor-trailer combinations is preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate semi-trucks and tractor-trailer combinations to transport harvested grain to processors and other delivery locations.
• Inspect trucks, trailers, loads and safety equipment before operation and report any issues.
• Maintain accurate records of load, destination and delivery information.
• Load and unload grain using appropriate grain-loading equipment and secure loads for transit.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and keep trucks and loading areas clean and organized.
• Communicate schedules and delivery instructions with management and facilities personnel.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

Duties may include: Duties may include: Safely operate semi-trucks and tractor-trailer combinations to transport previously harvested grain from storage locations to processors, grain elevators, and other designated delivery locations. Inspect trucks, trailers, loads, and safety equipment before operation and report mechanical or safety concerns. Maintain required load, destination, delivery, and vehicle records. Secure loads and ensure trucks and trailers are properly positioned for loading and unloading. Operate grain-loading and unloading equipment as necessary to load trucks with previously harvested grain for transportation. Perform basic vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid levels, tires, lights, and safety equipment, and cleaning trucks and trailers. Communicate with management, processors, elevators, and other personnel regarding grain transportation schedules and delivery instructions. Assist with positioning, setting up, moving, and cleaning equipment directly associated with loading and transporting grain. Maintain clean and organized truck loading and unloading areas. Work is performed after completion of harvest and is necessary to transport stored grain within required winter delivery schedules. & other related Heavy Truck Driver activities as per SOC/OES 53-3032 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations). All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or o... See attached Addendum C.