Job Title Commercial Driver's License (Class A with Tanker, Airbrakes and Hazmat endorsements), Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate- category 1A. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Functions:- Assists customers with crop production products and services and provides excellent customer service Provides assistance with stocking merchandise, advertising and inventory control
- Custom application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
- Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned application equipment according to manufacturer guidelines
- Maintains detailed application records as required by law
- Performs pre-trip inspections on all vehicles and maintains records as required
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of all chemicals, fertilizers and their abilities of control Operates equipment to load dry and liquid fertilizer equipment, trailers, and tenders
- Accurately measures and distributes chemicals according to work orders or purchase orders
- Cleans, maintains and repairs vehicles and application equipment as qualified, and maintains service records; Deliver goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck
- Load and unload cargo
- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
- Fill up on fuel, clean truck, and wash windows
- Report to a supervisor any incidents encountered on the road
- Monitor road conditions and watch for traffic congestion
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Inspect their trailer before and after the trip, and record any defects they find
- Follow accident procedures if an accident occurs
- Keep a log of their activities
- Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
- Keep their truck, and associated equipment, clean and in good working order
- Plan routes using map to deliver goods to client on time
- Take special precautions while driving
- Complies with all local, state and federal laws, codes, and regulations related to handling hazardous materials and sales
- Maintains a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the Cooperative and a favorable image of the Cooperative
Responsible for maintaining clean facilities, and complying with all state and federal regulations pertaining to a safe workplace, housekeeping, and all activities that require regulation compliance. Provides excellent customer service by managing difficult or emotional situations; respond promptly to customer needs, resolve questions, complaints and concerns immediately and meet commitments. Effectively communicates by verbal and written means with customers, employees and management Maintains and promotes safety awareness; follows safety policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
