Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Seasonal Grain Truck Driver and play a vital role in ensuring the efficient transportation of agricultural products during peak harvest season. This energetic position offers the opportunity to operate a freightliner with a hopper bottom, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy driving routes that keep you active outdoors, and are passionate about supporting local agriculture, this is the perfect role for you! Your expertise will help keep our operations running smoothly from field to storage facilities.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a range of commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers, flatbeds, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, and refrigerated trailers to transport grain and other agricultural commodities.
- Load and unload cargo efficiently using manual handling techniques or equipment like forklifts, ensuring proper securing of freight according to safety standards.
- Navigate routes accurately using GPS navigation systems to meet delivery schedules while complying with DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) standards.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles to identify maintenance needs or safety issues before and after each trip.
- Maintain detailed logs of driving hours, cargo details, route information, and delivery documentation in accordance with hazardous materials regulations when applicable.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics teams to coordinate deliveries, pickups, and route adjustments as needed.
- Follow all safety protocols related to hazardous materials regulations and dangerous goods handling when transporting sensitive or hazardous commodities.
Skills
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving, including route driving with a focus on logistics cargo handling.
- Proficiency in operating manual transmission vehicles and familiarity with various trailer types such as refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, and hazardous materials regulations for safe transport practices.
- Ability to handle manual tasks efficiently during load & unload operations using appropriate equipment like forklifts or manual handling techniques.
- Excellent driving skills with a clean record; experience with freight delivery in agricultural settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with GPS navigation systems for accurate route planning and execution.
- Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Embark on this seasonal journey where your driving expertise directly supports our vital agricultural community! We value your dedication to safe driving practices and look forward to welcoming motivated drivers ready to make an impact during our busiest seasons.
Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per week
Experience:
- Truck driving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
