Transport Driver (Class A CDL) – Columbus, NE

Transport Driver

Looking to drive with purpose, be home regularly, and work for a company that values safety and integrity? Join Central Valley Ag as a Transport Driver serving local agriculture.

As a Transport Driver for CVA you will:

• Utilize your Class A CDL to transport grain, dry and liquid fertilizer, NH3, and other ag products throughout the region.
• Be a key representative of the company, building trusted relationships with customers and coworkers alike.
• Build valuable skills in time management, logistics, communication, and leadership.

This position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA Options
• On-going Training & Development

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drives semi hauling various products.
• Hauls feed ingredients from processor to feed mills.
• Hauls grain from location to location.
• Hauls dry fertilizer to locations.
• Hauls grain from farm to terminal.
• Maintains documentation as required by state and federal regulations.
• Maintains electronic log book as required.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of semi.
• Completes daily & weekly reports in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Operates semi in a safe and courteous manner.
• Assists in loading and unloading truck.
• Maintains appearance of tractor/trailer.
• Provides excellent customer service and customer relations.
• Listens to service complaints and notifies supervisor of those complaints.
• Maintains clean and customer friendly work environment.
• Assists other divisions and locations as needed.
• Follows all trailer cleanout procedures for the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory duties.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain one.
• Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements preferred.
• High school or GED diploma
• Great understanding of the trucking industry in the CVA trade area preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and establish effective working relationships with internal operations and external customers.
• Works in a way that demonstrates safety is a priority. Promotes a work environment that is safe for everyone.
• We value the highest ethical standard-our word is our bond.
• Can plan, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish jobs within the defined timetable.
• Maintains a great attitude.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments simultaneously and establish job priorities.
• Logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Has the ability to work with others to resolve complaints.
• Displays the ability to work in a collaborative and team oriented environment.
• Must be able to use mathematics to solve problems and to perform calculations.