What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grain & Agronomy Truck Driver position at Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc?
REPORTS TO: Location manager
DEPARTMENT: Transportation Department
EEO Classification: Operative (Semi-skilled)
Primary Purpose: Safely transport grain, fertilizers and other materials and equipment.
General Description: Drive semi-truck and trailer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Ensure safety compliance, through plant inspections, near miss and unsafe condition reporting and direct communication with supervisor in regards to safety.
- Follow all State and Federal DOT Rules and Regulations .
- Read, understand and follow all Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
- Comply with all Company, State and Federal Rules, Regulations and Policies.
- Operate all equipment & vehicles according to Ray-Carroll Coop Policies and Procedures along with local, state and federal laws.
- Communicate with truck dispatcher, shop personnel, location manager and transportation manager.
- Haul grain, Dry & Liquid Fertilizer, chemicals and other company materials and equipment.
- Efficient operation of semi-tractor and trailer.
- Operate Semi-Truck/trailer in a safe and professional manner.
- Working knowledge of vehicle equipment.
- Participate in Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. DOT drug and alcohol program.
- Maintain clean truck and trailer inside and out.
- Monitor vehicles for regular maintenance/service needs.
- Assist with vehicle repair and maintenance when needed on the road and/or in the shop/location.
- Perform routine maintenance to vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, lights, fluids, etc….
- Complete Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and log sheets properly.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Able to build morale and group commitments to achieve goals and objectives.
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times.
- Provide courteous customer service.
- Report even minor injuries using the employee injury report form.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications: Class A CDL, HAZMAT, tanker, endorsements or ability to obtain, Reliable vehicle to drive to and from work, valid state motor vehicle license. 20/20 vision in both eyes, with corrective lenses (if applicable)