What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver I position at Aviagen North America?
Job Description Summary:
Aviagen is currently seeking an experienced Driver. The drivers primarily responsibility will be to ensure exercising safe driving practices ensuring their safety and the safety of the public, responsible for operating commercial motor vehicle transporting in a safe and secure manner, responsible for compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rules and regulations; and all company policies; and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.Job Description:
- Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.)
- Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
- Assist with loading and unloading of birds
- Ensure secure load before movement
- Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
- Clean and wash truck as necessary
- Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor
- Comply with all DOT safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
- All other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Valid Class A CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record preferred
- 2 years of driving experience
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
- Ability to read and write legibly
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
- Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience
- Basic math functions and skills
- Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs
- Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis
- Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
- Lift up to 75lbs
- Work around raw, live animal odors
- Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment
- Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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