GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Class A Driver position represents Duncan Family Farms to and ensures compost deliveries made with DFF
vehicles arrive safely and efficiently to their destination. The Class A Driver is self-motivated, personable, detailed
oriented and responsible, operates with a current CDL, has knowledge of all DOT rules and regulations, has
experience in equipment hauling, and operates with a strong work ethic. Driver will operate heavy equipment in
compost production when not hauling.
Responsibilities
Adhering to all Company Employee and Food Safety Requirements.
Conducting thorough pre-trip safety checks
Maintaining accurate trips logs and related reports
Securing loads to ensure product integrity upon delivery
Efficiently navigating assigned delivery routes
Unloading and appropriately loading compost & other fertilizer amendments
Informing his/her supervisor of route delays and outstanding delivery situations
Obtaining necessary delivery receipts
Organizing and securing all route related paperwork
Operating front end loader
Cultivating respectful working relationships with all customer personnel
Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required
and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand
harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing
them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom, eating or smoking and before entering
the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.
GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Field work begins at assigned time, which can vary
from either before daylight or shortly after daylight, to afternoon start times. Work environment will be dirty, dusty,
and damp, with temperature fluctuations according to the season. Work is performed during light rain and in high
humidity and in temperatures ranging from 100+ degrees to below 35 degrees F. Workers must have multi-limb
coordination ability while standing, walking, and climbing for long periods while pruning and harvesting. Workers
will work on their feet in bent position for long periods of time. Workers will supply their own work clothes. Workers
must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day. Workers will make repetitive movements,
extensive pushing, pulling, and walking. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality
specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated.
The employer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker
who is physically able to but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the
employer to grow a premium quality product.
During certain duties, workers may be required to work in teams to accomplish a certain task. When engaged in
teamwork activities workers must coordinate with other members of the team to accomplish the task.