What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Driver (Class A CDL) - Columbus, NE position at Central Valley Ag Cooperative?
As a Transport Driver for CVA you will:
- Utilize your Class A CDL to transport grain, dry and liquid fertilizer, NH3, and other ag products throughout the region.
- Be a key representative of the company, building trusted relationships with customers and coworkers alike.
- Build valuable skills in time management, logistics, communication, and leadership.
This position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus!
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Wellness Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA Options
- On-going Training & Development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives semi hauling various products.
- Hauls feed ingredients from processor to feed mills.
- Hauls grain from location to location.
- Hauls dry fertilizer to locations.
- Hauls grain from farm to terminal.
- Maintains documentation as required by state and federal regulations.
- Maintains electronic log book as required.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of semi.
- Completes daily & weekly reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Operates semi in a safe and courteous manner.
- Assists in loading and unloading truck.
- Maintains appearance of tractor/trailer.
- Provides excellent customer service and customer relations.
- Listens to service complaints and notifies supervisor of those complaints.
- Maintains clean and customer friendly work environment.
- Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
- Follows all trailer cleanout procedures for the Food Safety Modernization Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 1-2 years experience preferred.
- Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain one.
- Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements preferred.
- High school or GED diploma
- Great understanding of the trucking industry in the CVA trade area preferred.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
- Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
- We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
- Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
- Maintains a great attitude.
- Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
- Logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
- Has the ability to work with others to resolve complaints.
- Displays the ability to work in a collaborative and team oriented environment.
- Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems and to perform calculations.
Central Valley Ag
Central Valley Ag is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in York, Neb. CVA has locations in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. CVA is an innovative leader providing products and services in grain, agronomy, feed, and energy. You can find more information about Central Valley Ag by visiting www.cvacoop.com.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change as business needs evolve.
CVA may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Updated: May 2025