Job Posting

Responsible for carefully transporting and handling various types of Priefert products and materials. Must have and maintain a valid Class A (air brakes) CDL drivers license and includes local hauling.

• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and passenger vehicles.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects and perform minor service on vehicle.
• Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Ability to reach above shoulder level to strap, unstrap, tarp, and un-tarp loads.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be away from home for extended periods of time.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Regular predictable attendance.