Seasonal Truck Driver

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of Seasonal Truck Drivers at R.D. Offutt Farms is to haul product from designated farm bins to the customer. All drivers must hold a valid driver’s license. Drivers are also responsible for daily timekeeping logs, potato load logs, pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and scale weight tickets, as well as loading and unloading trucks, including operating a remote control for loading.

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles to management.
• Collect delivery instructions from the trucking office and field supervisors, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons to transport and deliver product.
• Check conditions of the truck box after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.
• Check all load‑related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and confirming proper positioning of vehicle and equipment.
• Secure cargo for transport, using tarps.
• Load and unload trucks, or assist others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading‑related equipment as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with management and other team members.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to company policies and the employee handbook.
• Present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Farms when interacting with customers and the community.
• Proactively seek and participate in company‑sponsored training to develop knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, demonstrating teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodation.
• Climbing in and out of trucks multiple times throughout the day.
• Climbing stairs multiple times a day.
• Walking on uneven ground at farm locations.
• Availability to work overtime during harvest season or as needed.
• Experience with farm or heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Previous truck driving experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid work authorization in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Driving Requirements

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• The position requires operating company vehicles as an essential function.
• Maintain eligibility to operate company vehicles and comply with all Company Vehicle Use Policy requirements throughout employment.