The CDL Driver is responsible for safely transporting agricultural products, feed, grain, materials, equipment, and other goods to customer locations, United Ag facilities, and operational sites. This role supports daily transportation needs across multiple divisions while ensuring safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, timely deliveries, and excellent customer service.
This position plays a critical role in supporting United Ag’s agricultural operations by ensuring products and materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining strong customer relationships and operational reliability.
Safely transport feed, grain, agricultural products, equipment, and other materials to customer locations and United Ag facilities.
Load and unload products safely and efficiently.
Verify delivery orders for accuracy before transport.
Ensure timely deliveries while maintaining high customer service standards.
Assist with route planning and scheduling adjustments as operational needs change.
Support product transfers between United Ag locations as needed.
Provide professional and courteous service during deliveries.
Communicate delivery updates, delays, or issues with customers and internal teams.
Represent United Ag professionally in customer and community interactions.
Maintain compliance with all DOT regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
Complete required vehicle inspections before and after trips.
Maintain accurate driving logs and required transportation documentation.
Report accidents, maintenance concerns, and safety issues immediately.
Ensure proper cargo securement and safe transportation practices.
Perform routine inspections of assigned trucks, trailers, and equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.
Coordinate repairs and report maintenance issues promptly.
Assist warehouse, grain, feed, and retail teams when transportation demands are lower.
Support seasonal harvest transportation needs.
Assist with loading operations during peak agricultural seasons.
Perform additional duties assigned by management
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous commercial driving experience preferred
Agricultural transportation experience preferred
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), required
Clean driving record, required.
DOT medical certification, required
Additional endorsements may be required depending on equipment operated
Strong safety awareness
Dependability and punctuality
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently
Problem-solving skills
Customer service mindset
Ability to adapt to changing operational demands
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to lift and move materials as needed
Ability to sit for extended driving periods
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, weekends, and peak seasonal demands when necessary
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in offices, work stations, fields, sites, stores and meeting rooms.
The position requires extreme temperatures, ability to climb ladders, inspect equipment, enter operation areas, lifting up to 50 lbs, extending hours during harvest, dust and noise exposure, outdoor/ag facility conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Additionally, the Company does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
