Truck Driver/Service Technician

Agtegra Cooperative is headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and is one of the nation’s largest locally-owned agricultural cooperatives.
It is owned by over 6,800 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and over 850 employees.
At Agtegra, our mission is simple: ‘Do something great for my farm and family that nobody else will do.
’ To accomplish this, Agtegra offers diverse career opportunities where employees can grow and work in their local communities.
Your personal and professional needs matter here – which is why we offer a variety of competitive benefits to employees, including healthcare and retirement, generous paid-time-off (PTO), family leave, and a clothing allowance just to name a few.
It’s not just a job at Agtegra – it’s a place where we invite all employees to Start Here.
Grow Here.
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Truck Driver/Service Technician to join our team in McLaughlin, SD.
The Truck Driver/Service Technician is responsible for driving diesel powered straight trucks or tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver grain or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form and repairing and maintaining various equipment according to specifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Performing general service, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on clutch, brake, transmission, suspension, tires, electrical, etc.
on class 8 trucks as well as light duty cars and trucks.
Interacting regularly with customers, peers, and management to provide exceptional customer service, pursue continuous improvement of facility operations, and promote a teamwork focused environment.
Responsible for the operation of the truck and its contents and tendering to applicators in the field with filling and other needs that may help maximize actual application time throughout the day.
Operating machinery and equipment as required, including providing accurate and efficient unloading and delivery of product, inspection of all assigned trucks for defects/safety hazards before and after trips, submitting report indicating truck condition, submitting accurate sales tickets and required records.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CDL or valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License; Class A CDL preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
English Proficiency Must be 18 years or older.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.
, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.