Driver III

Aviagen; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

EAP

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO 14 days

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking highly experienced Drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles with a focus on safety and compliance with DOT rules and company policies.

Key duties include pre-trip inspections, loading/unloading assistance, securing loads, and thorough documentation while working in outdoor environments, often in adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of driving experience required.
• Valid Class A CDL with 1 year verifiable satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety rules.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all DOT regulations and company policies.
• Perform and document pre-trip inspections.
• Assist with loading/unloading trailer as necessary.
• Ensure secure load before movement.
• Maintain documentation for equipment, trips, weights, etc.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Work in outside environment daily, in inclement weather.

Skills

Driving Experience

DOT compliance

Self-motivation

Reading & writing

Hard working

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:

• 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.