Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the heart of agriculture supply, using cutting-edge technology and working alongside a team of skilled professionals? If you thrive on travel, operating various equipment, and being part of a dynamic team, our Operator Driver Skillbridge Internship in Wichita, Kansas could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This position is open to participants in the DOD’s SkillBridge program. For more information see: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

JOB SUMMARY:

As an Operator Driver, you’ll be instrumental in delivering high-quality phosphate fertilizer to agriculture centers across the Midwest. Working closely with a team of 4 members, you’ll travel directly to customers to produce fertilizer on-site. While driving constitutes only 20% of the job, you’ll move the unit from site to site, covering approximately 50,000 miles per year. Main worksite: 1690 N 167th W Goddard, KS 67052
See below for an outline of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship Program
Benefits when becoming a Full-Time Employee after successfully completing the internship:
Join Blick’s as a full-time employee and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day #1 of full-time employment, employer-paid Short/Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, and a 401k with generous matching. At Blick’s, we recognize and reward the valuable contributions of our team members. The starting annual salary for Operator Drivers is $60,000 plus career advancement opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL A License required. Four weeks of the 11-week Skillbridge Internship are spent obtaining a Class A CDL by completing a CDL course at a third-party commercial driving school
• Mechanical and maintenance proficiency
• Experience in the fertilizer industry is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word a plus
• Full-time employees must reside within a 45-minute commute of Goddard, Kansas

SPECIAL DEMANDS/SKILLS:

• Wear company-supplied required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe or sturdy leather boots.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, deal with heights while following respiratory and fall protection guidelines and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Driving constitutes 20% of the job:
• Typical work week involves departure from the main worksite and traveling within a 16-state area.
• While off-site with the unit, operating time is divided around the clock.
• As a full-time employee: Tax free daily per diem for food and monthly cell phone stipend
• Single room hotel lodging provided.

Off-site

• Conduct DOT inspections and complete driver reports for safe transportation.
• Assist in equipment transportation between job sites.
• Set up, operate, and pack up equipment at job sites.
• Prepare railcars for unloading and return transport.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Inspect and document items needing repair or inspection before the next job.
• Maintain service log-books on vehicles and equipment.

On-site

• Uphold Process Safety Management (PSM) standards for equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on trucks, cars, and production equipment, replacing broken or worn components to ensure optimal functionality.
• Maintain cleanliness in shop, production areas, and company equipment.