Local Drivers KY

Sallee Horse Vans, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a local driver to pick up and deliver horses safely and on schedule, while prioritizing excellent customer service.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of driving experience with horses, ability to load/unload horses and tack, and the stamina to lift 50 lbs. CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous horse handling experience is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and load tack and equipment.
• Must read and understand written directions.
• Must maintain and complete all required paperwork (bills of lading, trip records, logs, DVIRs).

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver horses safely and timely while prioritizing customer service.
• Load/unload horses and tack in truck/trailer as required.
• Communicate with dispatch and origin/destination staff throughout trips.
• Pre-trip vehicle inspection and maintain clean vehicle and paperwork.

Skills

Horse handling

Load/unload safely

Dispatch communication

Documentation

Job description

# Local Drivers KYLexington, KY 40511## Description**SUMMARY**Pick up and deliver horses as safely and timely as possible keeping customer service a top priority.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.*** Previous horse handling experience is REQUIRED. Must be able to safely load and unload horses without assistance.* Class A CDL is not required, but preferred.* Be able to work the schedule that is assigned. Must be willing to work overtime and weekends during busy seasons.* Must be able to read and write and understand written directions.* Must be able to setup stall space in truck according to the bill of lading.* Communicate with the dispatch office and agents at origin/destination tracks.* Drive according to the law.* Load/unload tack and equipment as required.* Assist in loading and positioning horse(s) in truck/trailer.* Must maintain all necessary paperwork. (Getting all signatures on bills of lading, making sure horse (s) has all necessary paperwork for travel, turning in completed bills of lading to the payroll department, completing and turning in logs, trip records and DVIR’s.* Must Pre-trip your vehicle at the beginning of each shift. This should include checking to make sure your permit book has all necessary registrations, permits, insurance card, etc...* Must keep truck and truck box assigned to you clean and free of preventable damage.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS**In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Previous horse handling experience is REQUIRED. Must be able to safely load and unload horses without assistance. Individual must possess a valid driver’s license and must maintain a satisfactory driving record, medical examiner’s certificate and clean drug screen. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and have the strength and agility to pull/lift the loading ramp, stall partitions, upright bars, and chest bars. Must be able to lift and load tack and equipment into the truck/trailer. Must have the strength and agility to lead a horse on and off of the truck and must be able to control an unruly horse, if necessary.**EXPERIENCE**Must have 2 years previous driving experience with a background in horses or the horse industry.