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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

11

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Potatoes . This job requires a minimum of 12 months of verifiable prior experience driving/servicing the combination of a tractor unit and semi-trailer, or a 3-axle or greater straight chassis tractor with a GVWR rating of greater than 26,001 lbs. with a cargo carrying box. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Worker will drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from specified destinations wtihin area of intended employment; maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Operator will perform duties in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. Worker must possess the ability to successfully operate in rough and adverse off-road conditions and ability to drive truck underneath the harvester boom safely, as insctructed by the harvester operator. Worker must possess the ability to read a map, understand directions, use GPS and successfully navigate to a specific location; complete log book; regularly climb up and down, on, into and out of tractor and trailers; complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers; perform all preventive maintenance duties to assigned fleet vehicle, as well as assist with reactive maintenance on assigned fleet vehicle. Operator is responsible for daily, weekly and monthly surface and deep cleanings of assigned fleet vehicle, including exterior, chassis, engine area and cargo carrying box. Worker may also operate pull tractor and tillage implements; and will operate hosteling truck to jockey trailers form loading lines for filling and weighing purposes. Employer requires that a successful applicant possess a valid drivers license, or equivalent, as a condition of employment. Workers must maintain a valid drivers license and a clean driving record throughout employment and comply with applicable requirements of the United States Department of Transportation regulations. A clean driving record has no disqualifying factors under applicable law or under employers motor vehicle insurance policy. Examples of disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to, conviction for driving Zunder the influence, driving while impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident. Workers will drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks, within a 150-mile radius of the farm. Must be able to complete, with supervisors assistance,employer's and USDOT-mandated forms, including work, field, vehicle inspection and mileage records in English and perform basic arithmetic calculations as required. . Drivers will be responsible for logging requirement compliance must possess an understanding of compliance requirements, collect and properly store logging paperwork; will be responsible for execution of all daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers and will be responsible for ensuring trucks are fit for duty at all times. Drivers will maintain all maintenance records, and will be responsible for completing a weekly timesheet timecard and submitting to the Farm Manager. As required by law, employer complies with all applicable laws and regulations related to motor carrier safety, including those promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation. Using the services of a third party, employer uniformly conducts a motor vehicle records check as part of the hiring process. The motor vehicle records check assesses whether the applicant has a clean driving record and whether he is legally entitled to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States.

Job Classification:

53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

12

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 12 months of verifiable prior experience driving/servicing the combination of a tractor unit and semi-trailer, or a 3-axle or greater straight chassis tractor with a GVWR rating of greater than 26,001 lbs. with a cargo carrying box. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid pre-employment and post-hire drug testing required. Clean driving record required. Must have and maintain a valid drivers license or equivalent. Workers will drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks, within a 150-mile radius of the farm. Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Walther Farms, LLC- MI

Location:

Three Rivers, MI 49093

Worksite

Address:

16612 Marcellus Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-20176-677343

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

7/15/2020

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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