Driver, Live Haul

Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Primarily responsible for exercising safe driving practices ensuring their safety and the safety of the public. Responsible for operating commercial motor vehicle transporting live poultry from growers to the processing facility in a safe and secure manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Valid Class A CDL and current medical card with 1-year verifiable satisfactory driving record.
2. Minimum 21 years of age.
3. Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws.
4. Experience: CDL Driving with 3 years (Preferred)
5. Ability to read and write legibly; Basic math functions and skills
6. Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
7. Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
8. High School Diploma or equivalent.
9. Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience preferred not required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the Transportation Manager. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations. safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
2. Ensure secure load before movement.
3. Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.).
4. Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.
5. Inspect truck and trailer as per D.O.T. requirements - pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
6. Operate Electronic Logging Device (ELOG).
7. This is a late evening early morning shift.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Follow Department of Transportation, State and Federal laws, and company safety policies and programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) daily.
2. May have to handle live Turkeys weighing up to 5 pounds.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Starting at $57,000 full-time.  We offer weekly pay bonuses and yearly pay increases.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Salary : $57,000