Equipment Delivery Driver

Job Description

Position Specifics : Department : Service

Department : Service

Reports to : Service Manager

Type of Employment : Full-Time

Wage Type : Hourly

Location : Durant, Iowa

At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies.

With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.

Purpose :

Operates vehicles to transport equipment for dealership. May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Transports equipment to / from customers and / or between dealer facilities; may also pick-up new equipment from a John Deere factory
• Supports the sales department with equipment delivery as needed
• Maintains activity records and obtains necessary signatures and receipts
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy
• Accountable for all time and distance traveled in performing assigned duties
• May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Maintains knowledge of John Deere and competitive products

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge :

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• CDL A License
• Clean Driving Record
• Minimum 1-year experience as semi-trailer truck operator, hauling heavy equipment
• Ability to work independently and exercise excellent judgment in order to reflect the company's values
• Dependability and consistency is a must
• Familiar with pallet jack and forklift

Working Conditions & Requirements :

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Workshop and outside setting
• Repetitive bending and / or kneeling
• Must be able to lift 75-pounds
• Travel as needed

This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks be performed as assigned.

Sinclair Tractor provides equal employment opportunities to applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected classes.

This job description is not an employment contract and the employment relationship remains "at will." Sinclair Tractor will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.