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Tender Truck Driver
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$42,667 / year median in Kansas
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Drives tender truck loaded with fertilizer to custom applicators by performing the following duties.
Job Duties:
Drives truck into position to load at filling rack Opens valves or starts pumps to fill tank Reads gauges or meters and records quantity loaded Drives truck to customer's premises Performs daily walk-around, checks truck and equipment daily, and reports any deficiencies Monitors equipment for fertilizer or chemical leaks Checks swath width and plugged tips on the application equipment and alerts operator of problems Watches and listens for anything unusual which may not be detected from within the cab of the applicator equipment Completes DOT and other required documentation and paperwork Immediately cleans up any spills of product Complies with US DOT drug or breathe alcohol testing requirements and complies with Ag Valley Co-op's Drug and Alcohol Policy Performs maintenance and light repairs on truck and equipment as required.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Agricultural background beneficial.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement