Class A CDL Driver

Class A CDL Driver

This position is responsible for transporting day old poults and egg delivery in a timely and safe manner. This position will mostly involve hauling shavings onto breeder farms.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a license to drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Meeting all requirements of Department of Transportation (DOT) at all times.
• Operating and prioritizing safety rules and standards while driving your assigned vehicle.
• Performing pick-up, unload, and safe transport for day old poults or eggs while handling all Company information with complete confidentiality.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle in order to uphold vital Biosecurity and Animal Welfare standards.
• Ensuring timely transport and delivery while using a predetermined route.
• Ensuring contents are properly secured in truck or flatbed to prevent damage/injury.
• Following a tight delivery schedule while also resting at appropriate times in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Confirming that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document and obtaining all applicable signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
• Notifying managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered to include electronic equipment such as Smart phones, E-log tablets, or mechanical issues.
• Demonstrating the ability to understand map reading and route planning utilizing GPS and other routing systems; maintaining detailed and accurate driving and delivery logs to include electronic logbooks.
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations at all times.
• Obeying all applicable traffic laws and driving in safely according to the weather/road conditions.
• Demonstrating excellent attendance as scheduled.
• Assisting with truck or trailer sanitation/wash bay as needed.
• Performing all duties and projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

Education, experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Completed High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required with proper endorsements.
• Proven experience of 2+ years in commercial truck driving preferred.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Acceptable MVR check, pre-employment drug test and PSP background check.
• Demonstrated skill and experience at driving, backing up and parking large, heavy vehicles.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission (preferred).
• Ability to remain alert, focused, and demonstrate attention to detail.
• High physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts.
• Comfortable with long-haul transport.
• Ability to qualify for a U.S. Passport and drive international trips (if applicable for hiring location).
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn electronic logs.
• Ability or willingness to learn to operate electronic equipment.
• Experienced in map reading and route planning.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
• High level of composure and stress management.
• Excellent use of active listening and customer service skills.
• Experience working with live animals or egg handling preferred.
• Ability to follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety.

Additional required skills and abilities include communication skills including proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, understanding English; the ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures; the ability to communicate and interact productively with all employees and customers; prolonged sitting while driving and operating CMV in both solo and team driving operations; physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs.; assist with pulling or pushing up to 1000 lbs. when loading or unloading deliveries; and meeting tight deadlines and while managing interruptions due to working with a live product.