Livestock Driver

The Maschhoffs • Albin, WY

4d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating a tractor/trailer in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The driver will be responsible for effective communication with dispatch, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any defects, maintaining required paperwork, and ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). The driver must also maintain all required records and report accidents or work-related injuries.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of agriculture and feed operation practices and procedures.
• Basic understanding of computer operations.
• Skill in following oral and written communications.
• Skill in time management.
• Skill in organizational skills.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals.
• Desire to learn new skills and technology systems.
• 1-3 years in agriculture or related field

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor/trailer in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Effectively communicate with dispatch as required.
• Physically meet the demands of required duties as described in the Physical Requirements section of this Job Profile.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on truck/trailer to ensure DOT standards are met and detect defects that may affect the safe operation of the unit; perform in-route inspections as needed
• Report any defects or problems with the truck/trailers to the appropriate individuals.
• Maintain all required paperwork associated with each load.
• Review paperwork to determine the nature of the load, customer location, delivery route and that the delivery time corresponds with dispatch instructions.
• Comply with all company and customer requirements on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Properly maintain all records required by the company as well as governmental agencies.
• Report all accidents and/and or work-related injuries (regardless of severity) to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain proper communication with manager on status.

Benefits

• Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full-time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED