Livestock Transport Driver

Pillen Family Farms; Cedar Rapids (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented farming operation is seeking a driver to safely and timely deliver pigs across Nebraska and South Dakota. The ideal candidate should have a clean driving record, flexibility with their schedule, and comfort in driving under winter road conditions. Responsibilities include adhering to animal handling protocols while loading and unloading pigs. This position allows drivers to be home on weekends and some weeknights, offering a balanced work-life schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and flexible schedule.
• Comfortable driving long distances and winter road conditions.
• Experience in animal handling protocols is a plus.
• Adheres to biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver pigs to designated locations 4-5 times a week.
• Drive both local and long-haul routes.
• Load and unload pigs while adhering to biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain on-time performance and vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Clean driving record

Comfortable driving in winter conditions

Attention to detail

Ability to comply with bio-security

Flexibility in schedule

Experience driving fifth wheel trailers

Winter driving

Education

Class A CDL

Tools

Fifth wheel trailers experience

Job description

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

Job Description:

• Drivers safely and timely deliver pigs of all sizes, in well-maintained, company-provided trucks/trailers, 4-5 times a week, to designated locations.
• Position will include driving a variety of routes, both local farm-to-farm and long hauls to customers, from north central Nebraska and south central South Dakota.
• Pigs will be loaded and unloaded on site with strict adherence to specific animal handling and biosecurity protocols to ensure the welfare of our pigs and the health of our farms. Drivers will not have to enter the farms when loading/unloading.
• Candidates must have a clean driving record, flexible schedule, and be comfortable driving in winter road conditions. They must also be comfortable driving long distances between stops.
• This position allows drivers to be home weekends and some week nights.

Requirements:

• Clean driving record, flexible schedule, and be comfortable driving in winter road conditions .
• When required: walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, climbing, using hands/tools to assist.
• Attention to detail and a focus on working safely is a must-have for this position.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.
• Class A CDL and Motor Vehicle Record Report Required.
• Experience driving fifth wheel trailers preferred.

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