Job Summary
Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced Drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT regulations.
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 regulations, company policies, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ 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.
- Work in outside environment, inclement weather, daily.
- Sit and drive up to 10 hours; 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 coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Teladoc.
- Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability coverage.
- Company‑observed paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support health and financial well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.