Truck Driver/Operations

Agtegra Cooperative; Java (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and retirement

Generous PTO

Family leave

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Agtegra Cooperative is hiring a Truck Driver/Operator to join the team in Aberdeen, SD. The role involves operating diesel trucks to transport grain and materials, with maintenance duties and adherence to safety and DOT regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience, a valid license (Class A CDL preferred), and the ability to work varied hours. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in all conditions.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience; or combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain Class A CDL; tanker endorsement will be required and hazmat endorsement is suggested and may be required later.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with PPE including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Operate diesel powered straight trucks or tractor trailers to transport grain or materials.
• Perform basic clean-up and preventative maintenance on trucks and assist in shop duties.
• Load/unload trucks and railcars and assist with grain handling operations.
• Inspect facilities and equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Follow safety regulations, DOT rules, and fleet policies.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety minded

Education

Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience

Tools

Class A CDL

Tank vehicle endorsement

Hazmat endorsement (recommended)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Truck Driver/Operations

Full Time Java, Java, SD, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3181

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com .

At Agtegra, our mission is simple: we will do something great for farms and familiesin rural communitiesthat nobody else will do.To accomplish this, Agtegraoffers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance - just to name a few.It’snot just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to "Start Here. Grow Here."

• healthcare and retirement
• generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• family leave
• clothing allowance

POSITION SUMMARY

We areseekinga highlymotivated and skilledTruck Driver/Operatorto joinourteam.The Truck Driver/Operator is responsible fordriving diesel powered straight trucks or tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver grain or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form and overall location operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the operation of the truck and its contents and tendering to applicators in the field with filling and other needs that may help maximize actual application time throughout the day.
• Performing basic clean-up and preventative maintenance on all assigned trucks, and other shop duties along with various plant operation and general maintenance and housekeeping. Monitors equipment for fertilizer or chemical leaks
• Executing processes and operating machinery and equipment as required, including loading and unloading trucks and railcars as well as other grain handling such as filling or reclaiming ground piles, transferring and blending. Ability to operate bobcats, loaders and tractors.
• Inspecting buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/GED or 0-1 year related experience; or combination of education and experience
• Valid Driver’s License with ability to obtainCommercial Driver’s License: Class A CDL preferred; tanker endorsement will be required and hazmat endorsement is suggested and may be required later.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.