Drivers Assistant

Aviagen•Elkmont, AL

20h

About The Position

The Driver’s Assistant supports truck drivers with logistics. Duties include assisting with loading and unloading trailers, ensuring loads are secure before movement, cleaning and washing trucks, and reporting truck or equipment maintenance issues to a supervisor. The role also requires compliance with DOT safety rules, company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. The work takes place outdoors, including in inclement weather, and involves climbing in and out of truck cabs, lifting up to 75 pounds, exposure to raw live-animal odors and noise above 85 decibels, and working around moving equipment. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts. Aviagen USA offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage, subject to plan terms. Employees are also eligible for company-observed paid holidays and paid time off at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date. Aviagen USA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to read and write legibly.
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math functions and skills.
Ability to follow Department of Transportation, state, and federal laws, and company safety policies and programs.
Ability to work outdoors daily, including in inclement weather.
Ability to sit and climb in and out of a truck cab throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work around raw, live-animal odors.
Ability to work in a noisy environment above 85 decibels and around moving equipment.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts.

Responsibilities

Assist with loading and unloading trailers as necessary.
Ensure loads are secure before movement.
Clean and wash trucks as necessary.
Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to a supervisor.
Comply with DOT safety rules and regulations, company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.