Haul Driver - Military Veterans
at John Deere
- Pay $23 - $47 / hour
Sitting behind a desk can make you restless. Why not change it up a bit and hit the road as a Haul Driver? Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of equipment between dealership and location, while interacting with new customers every day! 4Rivers Equipment is seeking customer focused, qualified candidates for a full-time Haul Driver position at our Colorado Springs, CO location. With scenery as beautiful as the Colorado Rockies, how could your office get much better?
Company Summary
When you join 4Rivers Equipment, youre not just getting a job; youre becoming a part of an award-winning John Deere team! With locations spanning from Fort Collins, CO to El Paso, TX, we offer you the chance to grow your career while being part of a fun and team-oriented work environment. Our mission? To improve the lives of our customers, business partners, and employees because were more than just colleagues; were your working partner!
Benefits
- Low Deductible Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K and Roth IRA options to secure your future.
- 401K Match & Profit Share Because your success is our success.
- Group Life/AD&D Insurance Weve got your back!
- Online Continual Education, including John Deere University.
- Tuition Reimbursement Invest in yourself.
- Sponsorship with John Deere Technician Program Your path to success.
- Paid Time Off Work-life balance matters!
- Volunteer Time Off Make a difference in your community.
- Asset Investment
- 4Rivers Employee Discount/ ADP LifeMart Discounts Save Big!
- Customized Career Path Your journey, your way.
Your Epic Duties:
- Transports equipment to/from customers and/or between dealer facilities.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent experience.
- Valid CDL Drivers License and insurable driving record.
- Ability to drive equipment and vehicles with manual transmission.
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
Physical Effort: Drivers often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. They frequently sit for long periods of time, and may bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and load and unload cargo. They frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. They must be able to operate a motor vehicle day or night, up to 10 hours/day and maneuver on and around heavy equipment.
Working Conditions: Mostly driving the truck. Position interfaces with various Retail store environments, service and repair shops, and stock rooms. Exposed to various work surfaces both inside and outside. The work is usually performed outside on uneven surfaces where there is exposure to loose gravel, concrete, loud noises, fumes, etc. from vehicles. Drivers regularly perform work outside under adverse weather conditions as well. They are usually on the road where there is always risk of danger.
Travel: All the time.
4Rivers Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation during the application process and throughout employment. If you require any accommodation, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
For Benefits, Job Description and EEO information, please review attachments.
The pay rate is commensurate with knowledge, ability, experience, and location.
Are you ready to join the 4Rivers Equipment family? Your adventure starts here! Apply now, and lets write the next chapter of your career together.
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Requisition Expires: 02/28/2025
United States / Remote
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.