Truck Driver

General Purpose

The truck driver is responsible for safely transporting farm equipment as assigned. The person in this vital company role will effectively and professionally communicate with sales, service and customers to keep them informed of scheduling and other relevant changes.

• Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities; may also pick-up new equipment from a John Deere factory.
• Supports the sales department with equipment delivery as needed.
• Maintains records of pickup and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts.
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy.
• Accounts for all time and for all distance traveled in performing assigned duties.
• May need to maintain assigned trucks and related equipment in good condition.
• May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required.

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• Ability to determine and execute proper procedure for transporting oversized loads to and from dealership locations.
• Ability to instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required.
• Ability to keep loads organized and ensure they arrive in good condition.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff at all AVE - PLP and customer locations to ensure loads are transferred in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent AVE - PLP professionally and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to develop working relationships with customers, both external and internal, to maximize sales, service, and parts opportunities and to ensure customer needs are addressed.
• Knowledge of DOT driving regulations and area roads.
• Ability to perform minor roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs.
• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE‑PLP’s Vision, Purpose, and Guiding Principles.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. One year of experience as a Class A Motor Vehicle Operator is preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license is required.
• Must have proof of ability to meet DOT physical requirements.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Passing a drug screen will be required on random request and in the event of a qualified traffic incident as required by AVE‑PLP or to comply with DOT requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects. Work may be performed in a standard laboratory, field, or an office environment during all types of temperatures, weather conditions and all times of day or night while being exposed to excessive noise from machines. Snowy, wet, and muddy conditions will exist. Work may be done in confined or cramped spaces.

Regular and long‑term exposure to work areas containing toxic/caustic/hazardous/volatile chemicals; extreme conditions such as hot/cold; sharp hazards; dust/fumes/gasses; electrical shock; moving mechanical parts; high‑pitched and/or constant loud noise; sometimes long‑term contact with bacteria and odorous, infectious/obnoxious material. Work may involve assisting with sampling, calibration of equipment and process instruments calibration / maintenance often in difficult areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.

A clean and safety‑conscientious environment is required. Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings. May be required to rotate on‑call responsibilities.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice. May…