CDL Truck Driver (Grand Forks, ND)

Were looking for CDL drivers who want to play a key role in our local agriculture community. As a Class 1 Truck Driver youll haul agricultural productsprimarily potatoes. Youll be responsible for safely transporting potato loads from around the region to processing locations while following all state and local traffic laws. Well train you support you and make sure you have what you need to succeed on the road.

• Prioritize safety: Maintain a strong safety mindset while driving and performing all job duties.
• Follow regulations: Comply with all FMCSA/DOT requirements and company policies at all times.
• Haul and handle products: Load transport and unload assigned agricultural products using efficient fuel hauling and loading practices.
• Inspect equipment: Conduct pretrip enroute and posttrip inspections and document truck condition.
• Review daily schedules: Obtain daily load times and locations then drive to destinations using sound commercial driving skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Maintain electronic logs: Keep accurate electronic driver logs in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Monitor truck system: Regularly check tires lights brakes fuel oil water and other essential equipment.
• Support maintenance needs: Make trucks and trailers available for scheduled maintenance and report issues promptly.

• Maneuvering in tight spaces: Safely back up position and operate the truck in confined or crowded areas.
• Language & communication: Read and understand basic instructions short correspondence and memos; write simple clear messages; and communicate effectively in oneonone or smallgroup settings with customers clients and team members.

• High School Diploma or General Education (GED)

• CDL Truck Driver school

• A minimum of two (2) years of experienceoperatingcommercial vehicles under a CDL-A license isrequired.

• Must have a valid Class A CDL with proper endorsements
• Must have a current/valid DOT Medical Certification
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to travel requirements or 18 years of age tooperatesolely inintrastate capacity only.
• Must meet DOTqualifications
• Must accurately andtimelycomplete Company and DOT required forms

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. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required tosit indriversseat oftruck while driving as well as while waiting.
• The employeefrequentlyis required touse hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employeeis occasionally required tostand walk bend over or stoop.
• Must be able to hook up and unhook tractor and related lines to and fromtrailer.
• The employeeis required toclimb and balance while getting in and out of the truck and while hooking and unhooking lines to and from the trailer.
• The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employeefrequentlyworks near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions duringall weatherseasons of the year.
• The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.