Seasonal Truck Driver

Landus Ag; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – Dental – Vision plans

PTO – Flexible time

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Landus Cooperative is hiring a local truck driver to haul grain and fertilizer between farms and company locations. The role offers home every night on most days, with minimal exceptions, and requires clean DOT safety compliance and strong communication with dispatch and shop personnel.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and a Class A CDL with required endorsements. Ability to perform daily inspections and maintain vehicles is essential, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Haul grain, dry & liquid fertilizer between farms and company locations.
• Communicate effectively with truck dispatcher, shop personnel, and supervisor.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and operate semi tractor-trailer safely.
• Follow DOT rules and Landus safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean truck and trailer; monitor for maintenance needs and perform repairs when needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Description

Landus Cooperative is currently seeking an individual that will safely haul grain, fertilizer, and associated materials and equipment between locations while maintaining a clean & efficient running truck and trailer. Local runs allow for home every night, very few exceptions. This position will assist both the Collins and Mitchellville hub locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proper communications with truck dispatcher, shop personnel, and regional transportation supervisor.
• Haul grain, dry & liquid fertilizer to and from farms and between company locations.
• Liquid & dry fertilizer tending to applicators.
• Efficient operation of semi tractor and trailer.
• Operate semi truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner.
• Knowledge of vehicle equipment.
• Follow all Landus Cooperative safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all State and federal driving laws.
• Follow all applicable state DOT rules and regulations.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Participate in company DOT drug and alcohol program.
• Maintain clean truck/trailer.
• Monitor vehicles for regular maintenance/service needs.
• Assist with vehicle repair and maintenance when needed on the road or in the shop.
• Complete daily truck log sheets properly.
• Assist all departments with operational duties as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Class A CDL with required endorsements or able to obtain one and maintain current DOT physical.
• This position requires the safe operation of a motor vehicle to perform the essential functions of the job.
• The employee must meet the qualifications set forth in our motor vehicle safety policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, crawl, sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally push, pull or lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

At Landus, we're dedicated to your well-being and success. We offer competitive benefit plans designed to support you and your family every step of the way. Join us and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your future is in good hands with Landus.

• Medical – Dental – Vision Plans
• Mental Health and Wellness Support
• Counseling and Life Coaching Sessions
• Retirement Plans - Financial Planning
• Wills and Estate Planning
• Education Assistance
• Employee Incentive Programs
• PTO – Flex Time
• Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled