Truck Driver

Fivestarcoop; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fivestarcoop is looking for a skilled Truck Driver in Iowa to safely drive semi tractor‑trailers for transporting goods. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of products and services while adhering to safety protocols.

This position requires a valid Class A CDL, with opportunities for individuals who are dedicated to customer service and team collaboration. Competitive wage and comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language is mandatory.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• HazMat and Tanker endorsements are necessary or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons.
• Load and unload trucks; assist customers with loading.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure safety.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Good customer service skills

Ag background

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Truck cab computers

CB radios

Job description

Description

Job Title

Truck Driver

Hours/Week

40 hours per week with more hours required as needed

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Job Objective

Incumbent will safely and accurately drive a semi tractor‑trailer combination or a truck to transport goods and materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Will be required to load and unload truck and assist others with loading truck at farmers’ sites or other locations.

Under the direction of the location supervisor and/or operations manager, the candidate may at times be responsible for tasks in operating our grain and/or agronomy facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in all aspects of the elevator operations. This position may be responsible for receiving grain, maintaining grain conditions, and measuring grain inventory. Incumbent will also be responsible for loading and unloading bulk and packaged fertilizer and chemical products and measuring agronomy inventory.

Incumbent will be expected to assist other locations and departments as assigned by management. Will communicate availability regularly and assist with projects as needed.

Incumbent maintains efficiency in a manner that will optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, improve the cooperative’s efficiency, help achieve the cooperative’s mission and goals, and result in outstanding customer service.

This position will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the location, as well as within the cooperative and upholds a favorable image of Five Star Cooperative at all times.

Job Summary and Primary Duties

• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor‑trailer combinations, in order to pickup and transport/deliver products, grain, feed, ingredients, petroleum, or other materials to specified locations
• Loads and unloads trucks. Helps others, including customers, with loading and unloading trucks. Operates any special loading‑related equipment or vehicles and uses other equipment as necessary
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, follows signals from loading crews as needed; checks that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Couples and uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connects or disconnects air and electrical lines, and manipulates fifth‑wheel locks.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures when transporting dangerous goods.
• Performs pre‑trip inspections of vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintains logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable company, state, and federal regulations
• Obtains appropriate documentation when loads are delivered
• Check all load‑related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
• Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and /or covers.
• Reads documentation to determine assignment detail
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.
• Reads and interprets maps in order to determine vehicle routes.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifies instructions and routes.
• Operates equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with locations, supervisors or other drivers.
• Checks condition of trailers after content has been unloaded to ensure there is no damage
• Cranks trailer landing gear up or down to safety secure vehicles.
• Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies
• Maintain quality control above the standards set by Five Star
• Exhibits integrity and professional attitude

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; fluent reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
• Computer skills required – Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good customer service skills and approach necessary
• Ag background a plus

License, Certificate or Registration

Valid Class A CDL; Valid DOT physical card; HazMat and Tanker endorsement; or ability to obtain the above; Certificate to Grade Grain

Basic Skills

Speaking, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Listening, Monitoring, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management