TRUCK DRIVER

Nexus Cooperative; Chapin (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional agricultural cooperative in Chapin, IA, is seeking a Truck Driver to manage timely grain deliveries. The role involves ensuring safety regulations are met, maintaining the vehicle, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, possess a Class A CDL or be willing to obtain one, and have at least three years of driving experience. Teamwork and flexibility are essential, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The job may require working overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years or more experience in driving or related fields.
• Ability to work unpredictable schedule.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely delivery of products in assigned territory.
• Observe safety guidelines in line with federal and state regulations.
• Perform daily safety checks on all vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Job Brief

The Transportation Team Member will be responsible for hauling grain out of the location to the assigned end user. They will also be tasked with hauling grain off the farm when assigned.

Truck Driver

Openings: 1

Location: Chapin, IA

Leadership

• Promote an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the mission and core values of Nexus.
• Model behaviors that support Nexus mission and core values to be a trusted advisor to our customers and members.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of products in an assigned territory.
• Observe safety guidelines in accordance with Company policy, federal & state safety rules.
• Follow designated delivery routes to minimize and reduce miles driven.
• Perform daily safety checks on all vehicles and equipment and properly document/report any safety hazards immediately.
• Always utilize good customer service skills, when servicing and greeting customers, and when working with co‑workers and other departments within the company.
• Schedule all maintenance with appropriate personnel.
• Keeps vehicle clean at all times in accordance with company image.
• Assist with other locations, as needed.
• Must be a team player.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Three years or more experience
• Able to work unpredictable schedule.
• Has or willing to obtain Class A CDL

Physical Requirements

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

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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