Lowden IA, Truck Driver

Lowden IA, Truck Driver*

Job Purpose: Responsible for the accurate and timely pickup/delivery of equipment in a safe, secure and reliable manner. Responsible for driving delivery vehicles which requires loading and unloading of equipment. 

Essential Duties:

• Delivers and picks up equipment and supplies from customer locations or from other stores.
• Loads and unloads cargo at each location ensuring equipment being transported is properly secured.
• Operates and handles all job-required equipment in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Maintains records of pickup and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts.
• Accounts for all time and for all distance traveled in performing assigned duties.
• Responsible for performing a pre-trip inspection, scheduling required maintenance, and identifying needed repairs for assigned vehicle. Report any problems noted while operating the vehicle.
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy.
• Obey traffic laws and procedures when driving. 

*Safety Sensitive Position

 Lowden IA, Truck Driver Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including health, dental, vision, & life)
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement
• PTO & Holiday Pay (starts on day one)

Lowden IA, Truck Driver*

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL.
• Must have and maintain a driving record well enough for insurance purposes.
• 1-2 years of driving experience is preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with other people.
• Ability to work varying shifts and weekends
• Appropriate dress and hygiene are important in promoting a positive company image to our customers.
• Prompt, regular attendance

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or transfer a maximum of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to twist, turn, reach, push, pull, lift and bend.
• Must have good eye, hand and foot coordination for operating equipment.
• Ability to sit in vehicles for long periods of time.
• Must have good eyesight (20/20 or corrected to such).

Hazards:

• Traffic - must be aware at all times of other vehicles operating in the same area to prevent collisions.
• Exhaust fumes from equipment in enclosed areas.
• Noise level from equipment can be high.
• Agricultural Chemicals will require the use of safety/protective equipment.

 

*Safety Sensitive Position

Job Specific Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, set, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.