Truck Driver - Seasonal

About the Role

The 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. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, assisting with loading at farmers’ sites or other locations, and supporting grain and agronomy facility operations under the direction of a supervisor. The role may involve receiving grain, maintaining grain conditions, measuring inventory, and handling bulk or packaged fertilizer and chemical products. The position requires flexibility to assist other locations and departments as needed, promoting teamwork and upholding the cooperative’s mission and customer service standards.

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 with loading/unloading 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 mechanical readiness.
• 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 for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, 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 has occurred.
• Adjust trailer landing gear to safely secure vehicles.
• Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies.
• Maintain quality control standards set by Five Star Cooperative.
• Exhibit integrity, professionalism, and a positive 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.
• Valid Class A, B, or Temp CDL.
• Valid DOT physical card or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agriculture background.

Skills

• Speaking, writing, and reading comprehension.
• Listening and monitoring.
• Judgment and decision-making.
• Time management.