Driver III

CWT Farms; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Holidays and PTO 14 days/year

Life, AD&D, EAP, Teladoc

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking experienced drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles in a safe, compliant manner and to uphold company policies and local, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities include DOT compliance, pre-trip inspections, and securing loads while documenting trips and maintaining equipment records. You'll work outdoors, in noisy conditions, and on long shifts, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of driving experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL with 1 year verifiable safe driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety rules.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Demonstrates integrity and good moral character.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in live poultry tractor-trailer driving is preferred.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Comply with DOT/state/federal laws and company safety policies.
• Work outdoors daily in varying weather.
• Able to sit and drive up to 10 hours and enter/exit the cab repeatedly.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Work around odors from live birds.
• Work in noisy environments (>85 dB).
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspections.
• Assist with loading/unloading trailers as needed.
• Ensure load is secure before movement.
• Maintain documentation of equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.
• Clean and wash truck as required.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving experience

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Literacy

Self-motivation

Integrity

High school diploma

Poultry truck experience

Basic math

Outdoor work

Long shifts

Lifting 75 lbs

Odor tolerance

Noise tolerance

Shift work

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 3-5 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

• Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
• Aviagen offers 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.

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.

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?