TENDER TRUCK DRIVER

Heartland Co-Op; Gilman (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Co-Op in Gilman, IA is seeking a Part Time Truck Driver to transport materials and support production operations. The role requires a valid Class A or B CDL, DOT medical, and safe driving practices.

You will perform pre/post trip inspections, log duties, and assist with loading/unloading as needed. Ideal candidates have high school diploma or GED, good communication, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Language Ability: Read and comprehend instructions, memos; write simple correspondence.
• Math Ability: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide; compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Computer Skills: No computer skills needed.
• Certificates and Licenses: Maintain a valid Class A or B CDL with endorsements; DOT physical required.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to destination.
• Maintains truck log according to regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor for delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads truck; cleans compartment after unloading.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies (tires, lights, brakes, etc.).
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance and pre/post trip inspections.
• Assist location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties as time allows.
• Ensure trucks promote a positive image by keeping interiors/exteriors clean.

Skills

Customer Service

Quality Management

Cost Consciousness

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Quantity

Safety

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Region 7 - Pickering-089 - Gilman, IA 50106 Position Type: Part Time Education Level: High School Job Category: Transportation

Summary

Drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives truck to destination.
• Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads truck. Cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre and post trip inspections.
• Assist location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties, as time allows, ensuring an efficient production schedule.
• Ensure trucks promote a positive image of Heartland Coop by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.
• Maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times. Valid DOT physical is also required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Lift Level: Medium

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Qualifications Competency

• Customer Service - Meets commitments.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/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.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: No Computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses: Maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times. Valid DOT physical is also required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.