DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the safe transport and timely delivery of Goldman Equipment, LLC’s large agricultural farm equipment and other inventory and equipment to and from the customers’ locations, between the Company’s dealerships, other John Deere dealerships and from the John Deere factories. Also responsible to understand and follow the Department’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual as well as all Local, State, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct pre-trip inspection of vehicle and trailer and note any problems found on DVIR (Daily Vehicle Inspection Report).

· Report all repairs needed or other issues to the Transportation Manager.

· Conduct detailed post-trip inspection of vehicle and trailer and complete and sign the DVIR.

· Accurately complete and maintain daily mileage sheets and send to Transportation Manager each day.

· Complete and maintain accurate Log Books in compliance with regulations.

· Track work time on time cards, using the time clock when possible.

· Maintain Company vehicles and trailers with routine service and maintenance.

· Keep vehicles and equipment clean.

· Attend monthly Safety meetings and follow safety policies and procedures.

· Review and stay informed of the latest rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier, Louisiana Department of Transportation, and Louisiana State Police as well as any other federal, state, or local agency.

· Maintain credit card and cash receipts for proper reporting of expenses incurred during travel time.

· Attend and participate in departmental meetings and training as required.NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain and wear uniforms as assigned by the Company to promote professional image.

· Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor when interacting with customers, clients, and other departments within the Company.

· Other duties and projects as may be assigned or re-assigned from time to time.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· Minimum 2 years experience operating a Semi or a vehicle with a GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of 26,000 pounds or more

· Meet all Federally regulated requirements as follows:

o Be a United States Citizen and 21 years of age

o Have a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and provide a list of violations if applicable.

o Have a valid DOT Medical Card

o Pass a road test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to deal with employees and public in a courteous, tactful, and patient manner.

· Ability to take initiative and organize responsibilities and job duties to obtain maximum effectiveness.

· Ability to maintain concentration and focus while driving long periods of time.

· Ability to speak effectively one-on-one.

· Ability to anticipate problems, provide possible solutions and take corrective action.

· Ability to understand and carry out upper management requests.

· Good listening skills.

· Good written communication skills.

· Good observation skills.

· Good interpersonal skills.

· Good organizational skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prompt and regular attendance

· Travel as required with occasional overnight stays

· Must meet and maintain Federal regulations to be a Motor Carrier

· Must pass DOT drug and alcohol test

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

· Wide range of agricultural equipment to include but not limited to tractors, pickers, combines, cutters; trucks, trailersPHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch; occasionally required to climb and maintain balance.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds with assistance.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, the ability to distinguish and identify colors, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

· The working environment while performing the duties of this job will require the employee to frequently drive and work in different locations that will include variable weather and traffic conditions in areas that may be familiar and not familiar. The employee will work primarily in an outdoor environment, but will occasionally work an indoor office type setting. The employee will frequently work near moving mechanical parts and regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (weather), extreme heat (weather), and frequently exposed to vibrations; and occasionally exposed to fumes.