Truck Driver - Seasonal - Dougherty, IA

About the role

Drive a semi tractor-trailer combination or truck to transport goods and materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Load and unload trucks, assist others with loading at farmers’ sites or other locations. Under direction, may 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. Assist other locations and departments as assigned, communicate availability regularly, and support projects as needed. Maintain efficiency to optimize the cooperative’s market share, improve operations, and deliver outstanding customer service while promoting teamwork and a positive image of Five Star Cooperative.

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; assist customers and others with loading and unloading.
• Operate special loading-related equipment or vehicles as necessary.
• Maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions, follow signals from loading crews, and ensure proper positioning of vehicles and equipment.
• 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 mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is functional.
• Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status per company, state, and federal regulations.
• Obtain and verify load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Secure cargo 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.
• Use truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to communicate with locations, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Inspect trailers after unloading to ensure no damage.
• Operate trailer landing gear to safely secure vehicles.
• Enforce and abide by all cooperative policies.
• Maintain quality control above Five Star’s standards.
• 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.
• Valid Class A, B, or Temporary CDL, or ability to obtain one.
• Valid DOT physical card, or ability to obtain one.

Skills

• Speaking
• Writing
• Reading Comprehension
• Listening
• Monitoring
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Time Management