This position involves working irregular schedules, long hours, and weekends, in all types of weather, under hazardous conditions, around operating equipment, and/or a noisy environment.
Nature and Scope
Drive and operate a 10-wheel truck while ensuring safety for themselves, other workers, equipment and product being harvested.
Maneuvering truck adjacent to harvester, while regulating speed and parallel space to the harvester.
Follow all state, federal and local laws and regulations while operating a vehicle.
Report any mechanical problems to a supervisor.
Safely climb in and out of truck and truck bed.
Work near moving mechanical parts.
Enter and exit at designated points in the field and cellar as directed.
Keep inside cab clean and fuel truck with Diesel as needed.
Must know enough English to understand simple directions from a supervisor.
Must know relevant traffic laws.
Must be able to write down truck number & time when unloading truck as required.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Safely climb in and out of truck and truck bed.
Perform all duties in accordance with Driscoll Brothers Partnership Employee Manual, specifically but not limited to Food Safety & Hygiene Policy and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Ability to maintain focus.
Depth perception and peripheral vision.
Follow basic hand signals while driving in a straight line maintaining appropriate spacing while being loaded.
Follow directions while safely backing up to load or unload product.
Must be punctual as directed and be prepared for work in the designated field.
