CDL Driver - Veteran Pathway

Tyson Foods • Washington, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is actively hiring CDL Drivers and encourages U.S. military veterans to apply. Military experience, particularly in driving heavy equipment, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, fuel vehicles, or tactical vehicles, can translate directly into this role. This position is designated as a Veteran Priority posting, offering expedited review for candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces through Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. This requisition also serves as a talent pipeline for proactively connecting with Veterans whose skills align with current and future opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A license in good standing in state of residence.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is welcomed and valued.
• Experience driving heavy equipment, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, fuel vehicles, or tactical vehicles.
• Motor Transport Operators, Vehicle Operators, or Motor Vehicle Operators.
• Tactical vehicle, tractor trailer, heavy truck, or fuel vehicle drivers.
• Convoy drivers, convoy leaders, transportation section leaders, or dispatch support personnel.
• Petroleum, oil, lubricant, or fuel distribution personnel with heavy vehicle operating experience.
• Equipment Operators who have operated heavy wheeled vehicles, construction equipment, or transport vehicles.
• Logistics, supply, movement control, or transportation personnel with documented vehicle operation responsibilities.
• Service members who held a military driver’s license or operated vehicles comparable to commercial motor vehicles.
• Military personnel with experience completing vehicle inspections, trip documentation, safety checks, dispatch paperwork, load securement, or regulated transportation activities.
• Army: 88M Motor Transport Operator, 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist, 14T Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator or Maintainer.
• Air Force: 2T1X1 Vehicle Operations, 2F0X1 Fuels, 3E2X1 Pavements and Construction Equipment.
• Navy: EO Equipment Operator, CM Construction Mechanic, LS Logistics Specialist with documented transportation or vehicle operation experience.
• Marine Corps: 3531 Motor Vehicle Operator, 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician, 1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist with documented heavy vehicle or fuel transport experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a tractor trailer combination while monitoring the temperature of a refrigerated trailer.
• Ensure all required shipping documentation, including manifests, security seal sheets, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, and related paperwork, is available for inspection and accompanies each shipment when delivered.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver logs, fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law and company policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures while complying with Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Represent Tyson Foods safely and professionally when interacting with customers and the public.
• Support transportation operations through Local, Regional, and Over-the-Road driving opportunities, depending on business needs and candidate qualifications.
• Consider Yard Driver opportunities when available to gain additional experience and build toward future CDL driving roles.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No
• Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.
• Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed