Driver I

Aviagen; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company paid holidays

PTO 14 days/year

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking an experienced driver to operate commercial motor vehicles in Texas, ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. The role includes pre-trip inspections, load securement, and routine documentation while working in various weather conditions.

Successful candidates will hold a Class A CDL with a verifiable driving record, be at least 21, and be able to lift up to 75 lbs, with the ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of driving experience
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid Class A CDL with 1 year verifiable driving record
• Knowledge of DOT, state and federal laws
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Sound work ethic and integrity
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Live poultry tractor trailer driving experience
• Basic math skills
• Compliance with DOT/state/federal laws and safety policies
• Work outdoors daily in various weather
• Able to sit and drive up to 10 hours; climb in/out of cab
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Work around live poultry odors and in noisy environments
• Night, weekend, holidays and long shifts

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Department of Transportation regulations
• Perform and document pre-trip inspection (tires, oil, fuel, lights, brakes, hoses, etc.)
• Assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary
• Ensure secure load before movement
• Maintain proper documentation (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 company policies and laws
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Class A CDL

1 year driving

DOT regulations knowledge

Reading & writing

Self-motivation

High school diploma

Live poultry tractor trailer

Basic math

Weight handling 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Description:

• 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 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
• 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) on a daily basis
• 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) and moving equipment
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
• company observed paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.