Transportation Driver

Innovative Ag Services, Co.; Oran Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Ag Services, Co. is seeking a Transportation Driver to move commodities and farm supplies safely, supporting IAS members and local farmers. The role emphasizes dependable performance, adherence to safety rules, and professional conduct in all customer interactions.

You'll transport products, maintain required licenses, and participate in safety training, helping strengthen rural communities and ensure timely deliveries in agricultural environments.

Qualifications

• Requires Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics and piping systems.
• Demonstrates initiative and reliability in completing assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and adapt to change.
• Basic math skills for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned workplace on time and notify supervisor of delays.
• Maintain licenses and medical certifications.
• Transport commodities and farm supply products.
• Submit transportation paperwork timely and accurately.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document repairs.
• Assist with distribution of farm supply products.
• Notify shop of needed tools and inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and warehouse areas.
• Participate in safety training and follow company policies.
• Represent company professionally to customers and community.
• Carry out supervisor assignments.

Skills

Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative and reliability

Effective communication

Organization & multitasking

Basic math skills

Tools

Maintenance tools

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 conduct
• Create 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 CDL with Hazmat endorsement 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.