Delivery Driver - Military Veterans

at John Deere

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United Ag & Turf NE is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York & New Hampshire. United Ag & Turf NE serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as consumers. United Ag & Turf NE strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, service, and transportation.

Purpose:

Operates vehicles to transport agriculture, commercial, and construction equipment for the dealership. May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures.

Responsibilities:

Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities utilizing a pickup truck and trailer or similar; 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
May need to maintain assigned trucks and related equipment in good condition
May instruct customers on basic equipment operating procedures as required

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

Class B CDL License Required
Ability to lift items weighing upwards to 50 lbs. repeatedly
Experience hauling a tractor
Current Medical Card
High School diploma or equivalent experience
Expert knowledge of binding, strapping, chaining of machinery and equipment
Familiar with the use of a computer
Ability to operate forklift

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to drive a vehicle. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Benefits

Competitive Pay
401K with company match
Health Insurance
Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Verizon Discount
Wellness Program
Referral Program
EAP

* Under the American with Disabilities Act, an employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation, as well as possess the skills, experience, education and other job-related requirements necessary for the position. If an employee has a disability, the company will engage in an interactive discussion with the employee to determine if a reasonable accommodation that does not create an undue hardship for the company is available.*

United States / Remote

John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:

• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world

• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives

• Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:

• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.

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