Truck Driver

Company: Pacific Ag LLC
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

Hay/Straw Truck Driver - $70,000/yr., Plus Potential Bonus!Pacific Ag Carriers - Pasco, Yakima, WA, and Hermiston, La Grande, OR Regional AreaPacific Ag Carriers, LLC is a 25-year-old company that is growing quickly. We believe that the keys to our success are our people. Our team of experienced, loyal, and committed company drivers, maintenance personnel, and office staff share our commitment to providing value-added service to our customers.We have immediate openings for self-motivated CDL Class A hay truck drivers in the Hermiston to La Grande, OR, and Pasco to Yakima, WA regional areas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company!Position Highlights:Full-time, year-round employmentWeekly pay based on a percentage of the loadHome weekends and eveningsFull benefits packageJob Duties:Safely deliver hay/straw from field-side stacks to our customers in Oregon and WashingtonMaintain accurate and timely DOT records and comply with all DOT regulationsSafely operate all Pacific Ag Carrier equipmentCollaborate with loaders, customers, and other drivers to ensure a positive working environmentExperience/Requirements:Class A CDL with double endorsementsAt least two (2) years of semi-truck driving experienceHay hauling experience preferred but not requiredAbility to haul to Canada is a plusDriven to Succeed:At Pacific Ag Carriers, we're excited about our growing future and looking for great people to join us!For more information, please contact Daniel Sloan, Transportation Manager, at 509-727-2370.Benefits:Medical with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchDiscountsScholarship ProgramJOB DESCRIPTIONA Pacific Ag Truck Driver is responsible for delivering baled products to our customers while operating the truck safely and in compliance with all DOT regulations. Effective communication with the Dispatcher and Loader Operator is essential for safe and timely loading and deliveries. Truck Drivers must complete all required paperwork accurately, including logs, bills of lading, weight tickets, timesheets, and inspection records.Key Accountabilities:Safe and efficient operation of trucksZero time-loss accidentsMeeting or exceeding weekly load goalsAccurate, legible, and timely submission of Bills of Lading and Weight TicketsCompliance with regulatory standards and submission of accurate information to office administration and managementOther Essential Functions:Accurate and timely completion of logsDaily truck and trailer inspections and servicing to maintain equipment in good operating conditionImmediate notification to the shop of any repair needsClear communication with Dispatcher and Loader OperatorProfessional conduct with customers, growers, and other driversAssisting with housekeeping standards in stack yards, including moving tarps and sorting stacksOther duties as assignedQualifications:Class A CDL with doubles endorsement and current medical cardGood MVR/Driving record and insurableMinimum of two years trucking experience, preferably with hay or agricultural commoditiesAbility to follow dispatching directions and read a mapClear communication skills by radio and phoneInitiative and attention to detailVerbal and written communication skills in English (bilingual in Spanish a plus)Reliable, punctual, and available for varying start times and extra shifts as neededAbility to strap loads to meet standard requirementsPhysical Requirements:Lifting/Carrying: 50 lbs. frequentlyGrasping: constantlyClimbing Stairs: regularlyClimbing Ladders: occasionallyBending/Kneeling: occasionallySitting: constantlyWalking/Standing: regularlyRepetitive Motion (steering, reaching, operating gears and foot pedals): constantlyThrowing (loading strap/securing load): regularlyHearing (able to hear and respond to verbal instructions and audible alarms/sirens): constantlyVision (close, distant, color, depth): constantly Monday-Friday Day Shift; Weekend and Holidays when needed based on business levels.40 Plus Hours per WeekCompensation details: 68000-75000 Yearly SalaryPIb6f8e0392c30-25660-35616338

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