Driver

Description

Who We Are

United Ag & Turf NE is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. We service customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer service throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, and service.

United sees an incredible opportunity in the Northeast to continue to expand the John Deere brand. We will continue to invest heavily in the region, building new facilities, updating and upgrading operations and empowering the business to continue to bring on talented, hardworking people to the team. United Ag & Turf is a sister company to United Construction & Forestry, so the opportunities for our employees to leverage career growth and advancement are endless. We invite you to join us now, as this is just the beginning.

What You’ll Get

• A comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K Match
• Referral Bonus
• Earned PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Company holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Great Work/Life Balance
• Opportunities for advancement
• A chance to work for the best in the business

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday 1st shift – Saturdays as needed

United Ag & Turf NE is looking for a Driver. This position is responsible for operating vehicles to transport agriculture, commercial, and construction equipment for the dealership.

What You’ll Do

• 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 records of pickup and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts
• Maintains all required certifications in line with DOT, OSHA and company policy
• Accounts for all time and for all distance traveled in performing assigned duties
• Maintain assigned trucks and related equipment in good condition
• Instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of binding, strapping, chaining machinery and equipment
• Familiar with the use of a computer
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to pull at least 32' trailer

Preferred

• CDL not required, but preferred

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone
• The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.