What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Class A CDL position at Aviagen?
Job Description Summary : Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced Drivers. The drivers' primary responsibility will be to exercise safe driving practices, ensuring their safety and the safety of the public, operating commercial motor vehicle transport in a safe and secure manner, and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.Job Description : Job Description :
- Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.)
- Assist with loading and unloading the trailer as necessary
- Ensure secure load before movement
- Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
- Clean and wash the 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 assignedJob Qualifications :
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Valid Class A CDL
- 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic math functions and skills
- Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs
- Work in the outside environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis
- Sit and drive for up to 10 hours and climb in and out of the truck cab throughout the shift
- Lift up to 75 lbs
- Workaround raw, live animal odors.
- Work in noisy environment (>
85 decibels) and moving equipment
