Seasonal CDL Driver

Anderson Hay & Grain Co, Inc; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agriculture is seeking an Inbound Driver for the harvest season in Aurora, OR. The role involves safely operating trucks to transport loads, maintaining equipment, and adhering to DOT regulations. Candidates should possess a CDL license, relevant endorsements, and a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Hold a valid CDL License, Doubles Endorsement, and TWIC Card.
• Previous experience in hazardous and port driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-trucks to and from fields/storage facilities.
• Maintain and service equipment as needed.
• Complete DOT and safety records as per regulations.

Skills

Driving

Safety Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Education

CDL License

Doubles Endorsement

TWIC Card

Job description

Anderson Hay & Grain is seeking an Inbound Driver to assist during the harvest season in Aurora, OR. These drivers are expected to safety operate equipment to deliver loads to and from the fields and storage facilities to the plant. In addition to 2 years of CDL experience, drivers must have Doubles Endorsement.Job Functions of Inbound Drivers

• Drive semi to and from fields/storage facilities following all safety protocols
• Maintain equipment and service as needed
• Safely tarp and un-tarp product as needed
• Complete DOT and safety records in accordance with regulations and company policy
• Follow all DOT and safety regulations at all times
• Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain truck and take appropriate measures to insure maximum fuel efficiency
• Sweep off flatbeds in specified cleaning area
• Ensure product quality by inspecting product at time of loading
• If necessary re-tarp product at stack yard
• Occasional hauling of intermodal containers to various ports

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

• 2 years’ driving experience
• Hold CDL License & TWIC Card with clean driving record
• Hold Doubles Endorsement
• Previous hazardous driving experience
• Previous port experience

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50-100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety (No accidents, no tickets, no complaints, CSR Score)
• Fuel Mileage (Fuel Mileage goals)
• Reliability. (Reporting to work timely and consistently)
• Knowledge Skill (Weekly audit on DOT logs and paperwork)
• Compliance (Reporting maintenance issues in a timely manner)
• Utilization (Number of loads safely delivered to port)

Top Initial Priorities

• Safety
• Port Terminal Protocol
• DOT Logs & Paperwork

Must have processes for Top Initial Priorities

• Driver will shadow veteran driver, and veteran driver will shadow driver to develop and determine understanding of the safety rules driver capability, and the Anderson Hay & Grain way.
• Management will train on DOT logs and paperwork.