Transportation Driver

Innovative Ag Services; Oran (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services in Iowa is seeking a Transportation Driver to provide safe and efficient transport of commodities and farm supply products for our members. Responsibilities include on-time reporting, paperwork accuracy, and adherence to safety policies.

The role requires a Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to communicate well while coordinating multiple tasks in a rural environment.

Qualifications

• CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of hydraulics and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written or oral.
• Able to organize, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic math skills for operations.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned workplace on time and notify supervisor of lateness.
• Maintain required licenses and fitness tests.
• Transport commodities and farm supply products.
• Submit transportation paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document work.
• Assist with distribution of farm supplies when needed.
• Notify supervisor of needed shop tools or parts.
• Keep shop and warehouse areas clean.
• Participate in safety or job-related training.
• Follow company safety policies and present a professional image.
• Carry out supervisor assignments.

Skills

CDL with Hazmat

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Effective communicator

Multi-tasking

Math skills

Job description

Make a difference close to home.When you drive for IAS, you're not just transporting products. You're helping neighbors, supporting local farmers, and strengthening rural communities. We take pride in recognizing the hardworking employees who make that possible every day.

Transportation Driver

Primary Objective:

Provide safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Report to assigned workplace at time specified; report late arrivals or absentees to supervisor prior to start time
• Maintain required licenses, physicals, etc. necessary to perform job requirements
• Transportation of commodities and farm supply products
• Submit required transportation paperwork timely and accurately
• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment; document work performed
• Assist with the distribution of farm supply products when assigned
• Notification of shop tools, inventories of supplies, or replacement parts needed
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas in which you are working
• Participate in safety or job-related training programs provided by company
• Follow company policies and procedures in regard to safety and conductCreate a positive and professional image for both customers and community
• Accept and carry out any specific assignments given by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Class A CDLwithHazmatendorsement required.
• Mechanical aptitude including basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulics, and piping systems and knowledge of various machines and tools including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Possess math skills when performing basic operations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also, trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
• Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.