Truck Driver

(Eligible for our Referral Bonus Program - Please be sure to indicate the NEW Cooperative employee on your application)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following:

Operations

• Drives trucks to move grain with hooper and other products with a variety of trailer types to designated locations.

Regulations

• Comply with all DOT, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and NEW Cooperative safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Always maintain safe & courteous driving habits.
• Complete all driving logs and other documentation in an accurate, neat, and timely manner.

Maintenance

• Performs or schedules repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Perform and document daily truck/trailer inspections   
• Ensures that work area, equipment, and vehicles are all neat, clean, and well maintained to promote a positive company image.
• Uses all tools, equipment, and vehicles carefully and for their intended use.

Others

• Assist in other areas of the location as needed.
• Works extended hours as requested by supervisor to ensure good customer service in busy season.

QUALIFICATONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) with tanker and HazMat endorsement.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical every 2 years at a minimum as required by law.
• Understand the importance of providing very high levels of customer service.
• High school diploma or GED with 1-3 months of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand the seasonality of the farm supply business and the in-season time commitment.
• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate with customers and individuals at all levels of organization.
• Possesses problem solving capability and understands the operational processes.

BASIC EMPLOYMENT EXPECTATIONS:

Safety

• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.