Grain Transportation Driver

The Equity
  • Effingham, IL
  • $17–$23 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Effingham - Grain Transportation Driver

The Grain Transportation Driver supports the movement of grain by safely operating company trucks and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and accurately. Working closely with the Grain team, this position performs daily equipment inspections, maintains required records, reports maintenance concerns, and provides prompt and courteous customer service. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and committed to supporting both customers and facility operations.

Location

201 W Roadway Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Reports to

VPs of Grain

Salary

$17-23/hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
  • Operate truck fleet as directed
  • Completes all required paperwork daily
  • Responsible for the daily maintenance checks of the truck (pre-trip & post-trip)
  • Reports any problems with equipment under their control so maintenance activities may be performed
  • Helps customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Good driving record
  • Illinois commercial driver's license (CDL) with a Class A License
  • Excellent Customer Service and communication skills
  • Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with management and customers
  • Self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills

Work Environment

While performing the duties of the job, the employee works near moving, mechanical equipment and in outside weather conditions; including exposure to fumes and airborne particles, grain dust and vibrations. Occasionally climbs and works in high places and exposed weather elements. Noise level in work environment is usually loud.

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 the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel

The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Date Posted

07/24/2026

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Numbers & Facts

LocationEffingham, IL
Salary$17–$23 Per Hour

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Trading/Stockbrokingunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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