Zeeland Farm

Truck Driver

Responsible for the transport and delivery of freight by driving diesel powered tractor-trailer combinations on public highways and long distances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate truck and trailer to destinations in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Inspects equipment for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and completes a vehicle inspection report. Complete a written report on any/all defects or safety issues to maintenance supervisor or other company official.
• Follow all procedures and policies to meet the requirements of CERT-ID EU non-GMO certification.
• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor, including pushing and/or pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on trailers.
• Must be able to load/unload trailers either individually, with the assistance of other workers, or with or without mechanical equipment.
• Ensures that all shipping documentation (e.g., bills of lading, freight bills, scale tickets, etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies the shipment when delivered.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including drivers' record of duty status, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and all other records required by law and the company.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Promptly reports all accidents or damage involving driver, customer or company equipment or property.
• Promptly reports any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or other emergencies.
• Promptly report any irregularities, problems relating to pick up, or delivery of cargo.

• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
• Provides a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Proof of Commercial Driving experience or proof of completion and passing of an entry-level driver training program for Class A Commercial Driving License.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a company mandated physical and U. S. Department of Transportation or company mandated drug and/or alcohol tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and the U. S. Department of Transportation regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
• Ability to maneuver vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as tight corners, inclement weather, busy commercial areas, high pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and tight loading/unloading areas.
• Ability to read a map, follow directions, handle receipts, and maintain logs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Abide by the company's safety, quality, environmental, and HR policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a company mandated physical, and U. S. Department of Transportation or company mandated drug and/or alcohol tests.
• Sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Enter and exit vehicle's cab at least 6-10 times a day. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• Climb the side of the trailer to secure/release the tarp. The trailer sides are generally 40 to 66 inches above ground level. Climbing is achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds, also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• Climb inside of the trailer to attach or loosen tarp bows and/or secure the load. The trailer sides are generally 40 to 66 inches above ground level. Climbing is achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds.
• Tarp and untarp the trailer using circular arm movements.
• Climb the top of the tanker trailer to open/close top vent. The trailer sides are generally 40 to 66 inches above ground level. Climbing is achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds, also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• Perform occasional pushing of freight or materials weighing up to 100 pounds with or without mechanical aid.
• Perform occasional lifting of freight or materials weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape a distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 100 feet.
• Occasionally reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level.
• Occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist length and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck and/or trailer.
• Occasionally unload partial loads of bulk material by hand. This could involve using a shovel, broom, or other device to move freight out the back door of the trailer. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 11 hours of driving.
• Able to spend at least 1-4 hours of the day standing and/or walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal, dirt, gravel, and wood and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock, and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, raise and lower hydraulic trailers, climb in and out of vehicle, fuel vehicles, and check engine and hydraulic oil and coolant levels.
• Drivers are subject to irregular work schedules, temperatures and weather extremes, long trips, short notice for assignment of a trip, tight delivery schedules, and delays in route, and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a large commercial motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in all kinds of weather.
• Drivers typically spend 80-90% of on-duty time in the truck. While driving, operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels, which may be higher than those experienced in passenger cars.