Truck Driver - Seasonal

About the Role

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 load and unload trucks and assist others with loading at farmers’ sites or other locations. Under the direction of the location supervisor and/or operations manager, the candidate may also perform tasks related to operating grain and/or agronomy facilities, including receiving grain, maintaining grain conditions, measuring inventory, and handling bulk and packaged fertilizer and chemical products.

The position requires maintaining efficiency to optimize the cooperative’s market share and savings, promoting teamwork, and upholding a positive image of Five Star Cooperative. Incumbent may assist other locations and departments as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport products, grain, feed, ingredients, petroleum, or other materials.
• Load and unload trucks, assisting customers and others as needed.
• Operate special loading-related equipment or vehicles and use other necessary equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions, following signals from loading crews.
• Couple and uncouple trailers by adjusting trailer jacks, connecting/disconnecting air and electrical lines, and manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status in compliance with regulations.
• Obtain and verify load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Secure cargo using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and/or covers.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage.
• Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Collect and verify delivery instructions and routes from appropriate sources.
• Operate truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to communicate with locations, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Inspect trailers after unloading to ensure no damage.
• Crank trailer landing gear to safely secure vehicles.
• Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies.
• Maintain quality control above the standards set by Five Star Cooperative.
• Exhibit integrity and a professional attitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good customer service skills.
• Preferred: Agriculture background.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A, B, or Temp CDL.
• Valid DOT physical card or ability to obtain one.
• Basic skills: Speaking, writing, reading comprehension, listening, monitoring, judgment and decision-making, time management.