What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Tractor Trailer Driver position at Walther Farms?
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information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7455502
Crops/Commodities: Potatoes.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Worker will drive
semi tractor-trailer truck to/from specified destinations within area of
intended employment; maneuver trucks into and out of loading and
unloading positions. Driver will perform duties in both on-road (paved)
and off-road conditions. Worker must possess the ability to successfully
operate in rough and adverse off-road conditions and ability to drive
truck underneath the harvester boom safely, as instructed by the
harvester driver. Worker must possess the ability to read a map,
understand directions, use GPS and successfully navigate to a specific
location; complete electronic log (training will be provided, if needed)
and or paper logs when required; regularly climb up and down, on, into
and out of tractor and trailers; complete pre-trip and post-trip
inspection and ELOGs/paperwork for trucks and trailers; perform all
preventive maintenance duties to assigned fleet vehicle (grease fifth
wheel, lube zerk fittings, wheel hubs, change oil, along with oil and
air filters, and replace windshield wipers.) Assist with reactive
maintenance on assigned fleet vehicle, to include troubleshoot and
repair minor electrical problems, such as blown fuses, marker lights,
tag lights and headlights, replace damaged landing gear legs, sand pads
and crank handles, air lines and be willing and able to learn internal
trailer wall patch and repair. Driver should possess the willingness and
ability to change a truck or trailer tire, as well as perform or learn
brake system maintenance, to include replacing brake drums, shoes/pads,
brake chambers and slack adjusters. Driver is responsible for daily,
weekly and monthly surface and deep cleanings of assigned fleet vehicle,
including exterior, chassis, engine area and trailers. Truck/trailer
wash will largely be done by the driver through the use of company
provided pressure washers at the terminal area or at farm locations,
though some exceptions may be granted for commercial facility use on a
limited basis. Worker may also operate pull tractor to aid in the
extraction of tractors and/or trailers that have become stuck in sand,
mud, snow, grass, etc. and will operate a hosteling truck to jockey
trailers and/or form loading lines for filling and weighing purposes.
Driver must be willing and able to assist farm personnel at the loading
area and shipping line as required. These duties could include but are
not limited to the following: standing on the sorting line to remove
unsatisfactory potatoes, rocks and other foreign material, shoveling
dirt, debris and unusable potatoes that have been discarded from the
shipping line process, and moving trailers into and out of loading bays
as required. Workers must be willing to learn and assist in the
installation and removal of seasonal trailer ventilation systems. This
will include installing and removing tubes, connecting and disconnecting
ducts from trailers as well as learn to operate assigned generators and
air conditioning equipment.
Employer requires that a successful applicant possess a valid Class A
CDL, or equivalent, as a condition of employment. Workers must maintain
a valid CDL and a clean driving record throughout employment and comply
with applicable requirements of the United States Department of
Transportation regulations. A clean driving record has no disqualifying
factors under applicable law or under employer\'s motor vehicle
insurance policy. Examples of disqualifying factors include, but are not
limited to, conviction for driving under the influence, driving while
impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident.
Must be able to be trained to complete employer\'s and USDOT-mandated
forms, use of electronic logging devices, including work field, vehicle
inspection and mileage records and perform basic arithmetic calculations
as required.
This job requires a minimum of 12 months of verifiable prior experience
driving/servicing the combination of a tractor unit and semitrailer, or
a 3-axle or greater straight chassis tractor with a GVWR rating of
greater than 26,001 lbs. with a trailer. Applicants must be able to
furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party
documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior
experience. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and
efficiency. Saturday and Sunday work required. Must be able to
lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire random,
upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required. Clean driving
record required. Must have and maintain a valid Class A CDL or
equivalent. Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours,
including weekends.
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7455502
Crops/Commodities: Potatoes.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Worker will drive
semi tractor-trailer truck to/from specified destinations within area of
intended employment; maneuver trucks into and out of loading and
unloading positions. Driver will perform duties in both on-road (paved)
and off-road conditions. Worker must possess the ability to successfully
operate in rough and adverse off-road conditions and ability to drive
truck underneath the harvester boom safely, as instructed by the
harvester driver. Worker must possess the ability to read a map,
understand directions, use GPS and successfully navigate to a specific
location; complete electronic log (training will be provided, if needed)
and or paper logs when required; regularly climb up and down, on, into
and out of tractor and trailers; complete pre-trip and post-trip
inspection and ELOGs/paperwork for trucks and trailers; perform all
preventive maintenance duties to assigned fleet vehicle (grease fifth
wheel, lube zerk fittings, wheel hubs, change oil, along with oil and
air filters, and replace windshield wipers.) Assist with reactive
maintenance on assigned fleet vehicle, to include troubleshoot and
repair minor electrical problems, such as blown fuses, marker lights,
tag lights and headlights, replace damaged landing gear legs, sand pads
and crank handles, air lines and be willing and able to learn internal
trailer wall patch and repair. Driver should possess the willingness and
ability to change a truck or trailer tire, as well as perform or learn
brake system maintenance, to include replacing brake drums, shoes/pads,
brake chambers and slack adjusters. Driver is responsible for daily,
weekly and monthly surface and deep cleanings of assigned fleet vehicle,
including exterior, chassis, engine area and trailers. Truck/trailer
wash will largely be done by the driver through the use of company
provided pressure washers at the terminal area or at farm locations,
though some exceptions may be granted for commercial facility use on a
limited basis. Worker may also operate pull tractor to aid in the
extraction of tractors and/or trailers that have become stuck in sand,
mud, snow, grass, etc. and will operate a hosteling truck to jockey
trailers and/or form loading lines for filling and weighing purposes.
Driver must be willing and able to assist farm personnel at the loading
area and shipping line as required. These duties could include but are
not limited to the following: standing on the sorting line to remove
unsatisfactory potatoes, rocks and other foreign material, shoveling
dirt, debris and unusable potatoes that have been discarded from the
shipping line process, and moving trailers into and out of loading bays
as required. Workers must be willing to learn and assist in the
installation and removal of seasonal trailer ventilation systems. This
will include installing and removing tubes, connecting and disconnecting
ducts from trailers as well as learn to operate assigned generators and
air conditioning equipment.
Employer requires that a successful applicant possess a valid Class A
CDL, or equivalent, as a condition of employment. Workers must maintain
a valid CDL and a clean driving record throughout employment and comply
with applicable requirements of the United States Department of
Transportation regulations. A clean driving record has no disqualifying
factors under applicable law or under employer\'s motor vehicle
insurance policy. Examples of disqualifying factors include, but are not
limited to, conviction for driving under the influence, driving while
impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident.
Must be able to be trained to complete employer\'s and USDOT-mandated
forms, use of electronic logging devices, including work field, vehicle
inspection and mileage records and perform basic arithmetic calculations
as required.
This job requires a minimum of 12 months of verifiable prior experience
driving/servicing the combination of a tractor unit and semitrailer, or
a 3-axle or greater straight chassis tractor with a GVWR rating of
greater than 26,001 lbs. with a trailer. Applicants must be able to
furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party
documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior
experience. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and
efficiency. Saturday and Sunday work required. Must be able to
lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire random,
upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required. Clean driving
record required. Must have and maintain a valid Class A CDL or
equivalent. Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours,
including weekends.