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Oklahoma - Kansas - Colorado - Nebraska- Montana - South Dakota - North Dakota - Alberta - Saskatchewan

Truck Driver – Class 1/AZ/1A/CDL License Required

Position Overview:
We are looking for experienced and safety-conscious truck drivers to join our team. As a truck driver for Van Driesten Harvesting, you will operate equipment safely, perform routine maintenance, and assist with the harvest process across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Operate tractor/trailer units in a safe manner and be familiar with all safety features.
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in working order.
- Conduct routine maintenance, including refueling, greasing, adjustments, and cleaning machine filters and the cab.
- Keep equipment in good condition and clean.
- Assist with loading and unloading combines, headers, tractors, and grain carts.
- Perform household-type cleaning and maintenance in crew trailers/lodging areas.
- Responsible for doing your own laundry.
Requirements:
- Valid Class 1/AZ/1A/CDL Driver’s License.
- Must have a valid passport and be able to legally enter the USA/Canada.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and provide a recent driver’s abstract.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
- Mechanically inclined with knowledge of modern farm equipment.
- Team player with a willingness to learn and adapt.
Additional Skills:
- Strong attention to safety and detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equipment Operator – Combine/Tractor

Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate heavy machinery, perform routine maintenance, and assist with various harvesting tasks, ensuring smooth operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:
- Operate combine/tractor safely and be familiar with all safety devices on the equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance on combines & headers, including adjustments, refueling, greasing, and cleaning filters and the cab.
- Assist with loading and unloading the combine and header.
- Conduct walk-around inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
- Safely unload the combine while it is cutting.
- Safely unload the grain cart onto trucks.
Requirements:
- Valid passport and ability to legally enter the USA/Canada.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and provide a recent driver’s abstract.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to pass required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
- Mechanically inclined with knowledge of modern farm equipment.
Special Requirements:
- Perform household-type cleaning and maintenance in crew trailers/lodging areas.
- Responsible for your own laundry.
- Must be a team player, willing to learn and contribute to a positive crew environment.

Accommodations

Our Crew Accommodations:

In 2020, we custom-built a semi-bunkhouse designed to make life on the road comfortable for our team. It includes:

2 Full Bathrooms for convenience and privacy.
Laundry Facilities to keep things clean and easy.
Sleeping Quarters with Twin XL beds for the taller crew members.
Kitchen and Sitting Area for preparing meals and relaxing after a long day in the field.

In 2023, we added another bunkhouse to accommodate our growing team, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable place to rest and recharge during the busy season.

Meals & Benefits

What We Offer:

Home-Cooked Meals: Our meals are prepared fresh, often using the two Pit Boss smokers we travel with. Supper meals are provided in the field on working days, ensuring you stay fueled and ready for the job.
Competitive Pay: We offer competitive compensation along with a supportive, family-like atmosphere that makes every day on the job enjoyable.
Campground Stays: We typically stay at full-service campgrounds to ensure comfort during the busy season.
Group Travel Medical Insurance: Available for those who are approved, providing added peace of mind while on the road.
A Family Atmosphere: After a season, we feel like a family. We’ve kept in touch with past employees over the years, and many return year after year, continuing to be a part of the Van Driesten Harvesting family.