Truck Driver

Collabera; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Driver I for a full-time, direct-hire role in Pageland, SC. The position covers local routes with occasional longer trips, transporting live poultry in a tractor-trailer and ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations.

The role requires a Class A CDL, at least 21 years old, and a strong work ethic. Shifts include very early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential extended shifts. Direct employment by the client company.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and clean driving history required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to comply with DOT/state/federal regulations.
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable with very early morning starts and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial tractor-trailer transporting live poultry.
• Load and unload live birds and monitor birds during transport.
• Travel mainly local routes with some longer trips as needed.
• Navigate rural roads to remote farm locations and interact professionally with customers.

Skills

CDL Class A

Professional driving record

Customer-facing skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Contract to Hire: Pageland, South Carolina, US

Salary Range: 60000.00 - 76000.00 | Per Annum

Job Code: 372448

End Date: 2026-11-19

Job Title : Driver I
Location : Pageland, South Carolina
Duration : full time opportunity
Pay Range : $24 - $27/hr(Depend on the years of experience)

MUST HAVES:

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 21 years of age
• At least 1 year of verifiable satisfactory driving history
• Ability to comply with DOT, state and federal regulations
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Reliable, professional, and strong work ethic
• Comfortable with very early morning starts (approximately 1-3 AM) and late-night hours when needed
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Able to safely work around and handle live poultry
• Comfortable driving on rural/difficult roads and accessing remote farm locations
• Strong communication and professional customer-facing skills
• Physically able to climb in/out of truck, work outdoors, and lift up to 75 lbs.

DAY TO DAY:

• Safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer transporting live poultry
• Load, unload, and handle live birds throughout the transportation process
• Monitor and properly care for birds while on the road
• Travel primarily local routes from the Longview hatchery, with some longer/out-of-state trips depending on business needs
• Navigate rural roads and remote farm locations that can be difficult to access
• Interact directly with customers and farm personnel in a professional manner
• Complete pre-trip inspections and ensure vehicle is safe for operation
• Properly secure loads before and during transportation
• Maintain accurate trip, time, weight, equipment, and other required documentation
• Keep truck and equipment clean and report maintenance issues
• Follow all DOT, company, state, and federal safety requirements
  Work independently while coordinating with the hatchery/trucking team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Plusses:

• Previous live poultry transportation experience
• Previous livestock, agricultural, farming, hatchery, or animal-handling experience
• Prior tractor-trailer/commercial driving experience
• Any professional driving experience with a strong driving record
• Experience working in rural or farm environments
• Familiarity with live-animal transportation and handling

• All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.