CDL Driver & Operations Support

Liqui-Grow

  • Traer, Iowa
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This full-time position prioritizes CDL driving, product delivery, and customer service, while also supporting basic facility/equipment upkeep, shop organization, and general maintenance tasks during non-peak application periods. The CDL Driver / Operations Support person is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transportation and delivery of agricultural products, equipment, and materials to company locations, customers, and fields.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTraer, Iowa

    Description

    The CDL Driver / Operations Support person is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transportation and delivery of agricultural products, equipment, and materials to company locations, customers, and fields. This full-time position prioritizes CDL driving, product delivery, and customer service, while also supporting basic facility/equipment upkeep, shop organization, and general maintenance tasks during non-peak application periods.

    CDL Driving & Delivery

    • Safely operate company CDL vehicles (tender trucks, flatbeds, tankers, or similar) in accordance with DOT regulations and Liqui-Grow safety policies.
    • Perform on-time delivery and pickup of agricultural products such as:
      • Liquid fertilizer and plant nutrition products
      • Seed, chemical, and agronomy supplies
      • Equipment, parts, and operational materials
    • Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections, identify safety concerns, and report mechanical issues promptly.
    • Load/unload materials safely (may include use of pumps, hoses, forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment).
    • Communicate effectively with dispatch, operations, agronomy teams, and customers regarding:
      • Delivery schedules, product needs, and route changes
    • Provide courteous, professional customer service at each stop and represent Liqui-Grow positively in the field and at customer sites.

    Maintenance / Facility Support

    (Completed as needed, often during slower delivery windows or seasonal transitions.)

    • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks under direction (examples may include):
      • Greasing, checking fluids, changing filters (if trained/authorized), light mechanical support
    • Help with seasonal preparation and wrap-up tasks such as:
      • Cleaning equipment, winterization, staging products, organizing parts and supplies
    • Assist with loading/unloading, inventory movement, and site support as needed.

    Required Qualifications

    • Valid Class A CDL with acceptable driving record.
    • Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing requirements that may include:
      • DOT physical, drug/alcohol testing, and background checks (as required by role/assignment)
    • Strong commitment to safety and compliance; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
    • Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and adapt to changing schedules.
    • Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around agricultural products.
    • Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, kneeling, and operating equipment.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Prior experience in agricultural trucking, fertilizer/chemical delivery, or agronomy operations
    • Basic mechanical aptitude or maintenance experience.

    Work Environment & Schedule Expectations

    • Seasonal workload fluctuations are common in agronomy; during peak seasons, expect:
      • Extended hours, early mornings, and occasional weekends as needed

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