What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Driver Part Time position at Trans Ova Genetics?
Job Description
Position Purpose: Provide transportation of oocytes and embryos between Satellite Centers to Trans Ova Genetics in a safe and timely manner.
Location: This position will travel to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico with pick-ups at our Dumas, TX facility.
Key Responsibilities
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job the team member is frequently required to sit and drive for long periods of time.
Team member must be able to lift 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Skills/experience/abilities
Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Ability to work independently.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
Position Purpose: Provide transportation of oocytes and embryos between Satellite Centers to Trans Ova Genetics in a safe and timely manner.
Location: This position will travel to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico with pick-ups at our Dumas, TX facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates company owned vehicle for the pickup and delivery of oocytes and embryos from Satellite Centers to Trans Ova Labs.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to move packages of oocytes, embryos and semen in accordance with TransOva standard operating procedures.
- Plans route to insure most economical use of time and equipment.
- Provides outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, legal, and security standards.
- Informs supervisor of any needed maintenance on vehicle.
- Follows Trans Ova’s policies and procedures.
- Maintains a professional image reflective of Trans Ova’s industry position.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job the team member is frequently required to sit and drive for long periods of time.
Team member must be able to lift 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Skills/experience/abilities
Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Ability to work independently.
About Us
Trans Ova Genetics, a member of the URUS Group, provides industry-leading reproductive technologies and expertise to cattle breeders through a unique professional services team that works closely with clients to understand their breeding goals and ultimately help clients advance and extend superior genetics. Trans Ova Genetics understands the process that will help multiply a herd’s genetic success. Reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), sexed-semen, genetic preservation, and cloning are considered the reproductive “tools” available for breeders looking to achieve specific breeding and reproductive goals. Internationally recognized as a source of superior animal husbandry and reproductive expertise, Trans Ova Genetics offers an integrated system of regional centers, satellite stations, and on-farm application of reproductive technologies.
Trans Ova's headquarters are in Sioux Center, Iowa, but we have many offices and satellite centers across the country. On-going research and applied science allow Trans Ova Genetics to develop and implement new technologies to help move the science of bovine genetic improvement forward. Trans Ova is dedicated to meeting the requirements of their customers and to continual improvement.
TOG has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS , with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.
