What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver I position at Aviagen?
Job Description : Job Description and Responsibilities
- Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
- Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.)
- Assist with loading and unloading 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 the 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 assignedRequirements
- 0-3 years of CDL B driving experience required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Valid Class B CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State, and Federal laws
- Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience recommended
- Ability to read, write legibly, add and subtractPhysical Requirements
- 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
