Truck Driver

AgriVision Equipment and PrairieLand Partners; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners in the United States is seeking a truck driver to safely transport farm equipment as assigned, coordinating with sales, service and customers to keep everyone informed of scheduling and changes.

You will handle deliveries between dealer facilities, assist with equipment delivery as needed, maintain delivery records with signatures and receipts, and uphold DOT/OSHA certifications while meeting tight schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required.
• DOT physical and drug screening in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment to/from customers and between dealer facilities.
• Support sales with equipment delivery as needed.
• Maintain records of pickups and deliveries with signatures and receipts.
• Maintain required certifications per DOT, OSHA and company policy.
• Ensure loads arrive in good condition and on schedule.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer communication

Load organization

Professional representation

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Purpose

The truck driver is responsible for safely transporting farm equipment as assigned. The person in this vital company role will effectively and professionally communicate with sales, service and customers to keep them informed of scheduling and other relevant changes.

Essential Functions

• Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities; may also pick-up new equipment from a John Deere factory.
• Supports the sales department with equipment delivery as needed.
• Maintains records of pickup and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts.
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy.
• Accounts for all time and for all distance traveled in performing assigned duties.
• May need to maintain assigned trucks and related equipment in good condition.
• May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Qualifications

• Ability to determine and execute proper procedure for transporting oversized loads to and from dealership locations.
• Ability to instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required.
• Ability to keep loads organized and ensure they arrive in good condition.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff at all AVE - PLP and customer locations to ensure loads are transferred in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent AVE - PLP professionally and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to develop working relationships with customers, both external and internal, to maximize sales, service, and parts opportunities and to ensure customer needs are addressed.
• Knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads.
• Ability to perform minor roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs.
• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE‑PLP’s Vision, Purpose, and Guiding Principles.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. One year of experience as a Class A Motor Vehicle Operator is preferred.

Additional Requirements & Licenses

• Must have a valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license is required.
• Must have proof of ability to meet DOT physical requirements.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Passing a drug screen will be required on random request and in the event of a qualified traffic incident as required by AVE‑PLP or to comply with DOT requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Working Environment

Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects. Work may be performed in a standard laboratory, field, or an office environment during all types of temperatures, weather conditions and all times of day or night while being exposed to excessive noise from machines. Snowy, wet, and muddy conditions will exist. Work may be done in confined or cramped spaces. Regular and long‑term exposure to work areas containing toxic/caustic/hazardous/volatile chemicals; extreme conditions such as hot/cold; sharp hazards; dust/fumes/gasses; electrical shock; moving mechanical parts; high‑pitched and/or constant loud noise; sometimes long‑term contact with bacteria and odorous, infectious/obnoxious material. Work may involve assisting with sampling, calibration of equipment and process instruments calibration / maintenance often in difficult areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform. A clean and safety‑conscientious environment is required. Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings. May be required to rotate on‑call responsibilities.

Physical Activities

Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice. May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles. Ability to sit for sustained periods of time while operating a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Strenuous physical work involving heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally. Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 15 pounds upstairs and loading on four‑foot‑high surfaces frequently. Ability to withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures. While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be exposed to fumes such as vehicle exhaust. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moderate noise such as the sounds of vehicle motors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE‑PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.