Driver Ill

Aviagen Inc; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

Teladoc service

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO 14 days

Job summary

Aviagen Inc. is seeking highly experienced drivers to operate commercial vehicles in a safe, DOT-compliant manner and to transport live poultry.

You will perform pre-trip inspections, secure loads, document hours and maintenance, and assist with loading/unloading while adhering to all safety policies. Candidates should have a Class A CDL, 6+ years of driving experience, the ability to work unsupervised, and be willing to work nights and long shifts in an outdoor environment with potential odors

Qualifications

• 6+ years driving experience and a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety policies is required.
• Ability to read and write legibly; basic math skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and long shifts.
• Experience with live poultry tractor-trailer operations preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old and capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all DOT rules and company policies.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and document results.
• Assist with loading/unloading and secure loads for transport.
• Maintain logs and trip records accurately.
• Work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor and keep truck clean.

Skills

Driving experience

Age 21+

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Literacy

Self-motivation

Ethical conduct

High school diploma

Live poultry transport

Basic math

Safety compliance

Outside work

Long shifts

Lift 75 lbs

Odor exposure

Noise exposure

Night/weekend shifts

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:

• 6 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.