Driver II

Job Description

Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
Prioritize performing and documenting pre-trip inspections (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.)
Affirmatively assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary
Maintain secure loads before movement
Accurately 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

• 0-3 plus years of Driving Experience required
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class 'A' CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience (preferred)
• 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)
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Work around raw, live animal odors
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels)
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts

Benefits

Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

About the Role

Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced Drivers. 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.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

Qualifications

• 0-3 plus years of Driving Experience required
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class 'A' CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, State and Federal Laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience (preferred)
• 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)
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Work around raw, live animal odors
• Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels)
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts

Pay

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Schedule

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