CDL A Driver(#12578)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteCharlotte Hall, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Prepare custom applications of dry fertilizer, crop protectants, lime, and other treatment products on customer fields using bulk spreading vehicles, dry row spreaders, John Deere dry bodies, and Terra-Gators. Transfer bulk products from trailers, operate controls, ensure complete coverage, and check equipment for proper application patterns. Perform routine preventive maintenance, repair, and inventory management while maintaining clean work areas and adhering to OSHA and SSC safety regulations. Communicate with the applicator team regarding scheduling, dispatching, and equipment condition. Requires a Class B CDL, high school diploma, and ability to work extended hours outdoors in adverse weather.
Required Qualifications
- Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Satisfactory completion of a basic Agronomy Short Course within designated period
- Satisfactory completion of one-on-one training with experienced applicator prior to unsupervised use of equipment
- Able to learn and effectively apply knowledge of applicator equipment operation including precision ag software and hardware
- Able to learn and effectively apply knowledge of SSC applicator procedures and government regulations
- Able to learn and effectively apply knowledge of how machines and processes work to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance and repair of applicator equipment
- Able to utilize GPS equipment
- Able to read and interpret operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, diagrams, and formulas
- Able to work well independently and follow safety, quality control and operating procedures at all times
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
- Attention to detail
- Able to communicate with customers in a professional manner
- Able to speak, read, write the English language in a proficient manner
- Able to work extended hours to meet business demands
- Ability to report to work on time and in adverse weather conditions is required
- Must be able to hear vehicle and equipment sounds, co-workers and radio
- Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding production and safety
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Pull, push, lift, carry up to 50 pounds
- Pull, push, lift, carry 50-80 pounds
- Occasionally pull, push, lift, carry 80-100 pounds
- Continuously bend, crouch, stoop
- Drive motorized equipment
- Manual dexterity (fingers and hands) to handle controls, tools and equipment
- Reach with arms and hands for extended periods while driving and operating equipment
- Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces
- Utilize hands in repetitive motion
- Utilize eye/hand/foot coordination
- Twist back and neck
- Frequently balance, kneel, shovel, stack, sweep
- Climb steps in and out of vehicle throughout the shift
- Utilize feet in repetitive motion
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Prefer previous experience applying fertilizer, crop protectants and other treatment products and/or working an agricultural environment
- Prefer experience operating a forklift
- Previous Southern States work experience a plus
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