Long Haul Livestock Driver

Passel Farms•Osceola, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Long Haul Livestock Driver loads pigs from farms in Georgia and South Carolina and transports them to Iowa. The driver follows biosecurity protocols, DOT hours-of-service regulations, animal welfare practices, and company safety procedures while maintaining communication with farms and growers. The role includes planning trips, inspecting and maintaining the truck and equipment, handling routine repairs and on-the-road emergencies, and keeping accurate records. Work is performed almost exclusively in a truck on the road, with hours varying according to animal care and health, weather, employee schedules, and other concerns.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid CDL with Combination and Air Brake endorsements.
Truck driving experience.
Proficiency operating a semi and trailer.
Excellent driving record and ability to maintain a qualifying insurable driver's license for company driving.
DOT medical card.
Ability to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
Personal cell phone; the company provides a monthly reimbursement stipend set by the company.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand; communicate in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate equipment; and reach with hands.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, stop, and kneel, and to climb a ladder.
Ability to occasionally lift or pull with 50 to 100 pounds of force, with or without another person's assistance.
Ability to move and work with live animals of various sizes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with livestock.

Responsibilities

Review dispatch sheets and confirm animal arrival and dispatch times with sow farms, contract nurseries, and contract finishers.
Follow biosecurity procedures when loading and unloading wean pigs and during end-of-shift unit cleanout.
Protect pig safety and comfort while loading, transporting, unloading, and handling animals, including adjusting paneling for trip length.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, plan trips, and communicate consistently with growers and caretakers.
Drive safely and follow company vehicle guidelines, DOT rules and regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and ELD procedures.
Apply and remove tire chains as needed.
Walk site entrances and exits to verify safe access for equipment.
Perform miscellaneous tasks that support smooth and efficient operations.
Oversee minor truck and equipment repairs and maintenance, complete regular maintenance checks, and maintain a maintenance log.
Keep the truck interior clean, organized, and maintained; maintain adequate inventories of departmental supplies.
Ensure training and safe operation of equipment.
Handle on-the-road emergencies, including contacting repair vendors and describing problems in detail.
Promptly report problems and concerns to the transportation manager and/or Nursery/Finisher manager.
Complete work accurately and on time, and maintain required records and files.
Help identify and meet customer needs and promptly address customer requests, concerns, and problems.
Help team members identify and solve quality problems and improve departmental systems for efficient operations.
Maintain TQA+ certification and DOT requirements and complete safety training on time.
Follow animal welfare policies and practices, and inform management of staff violations.
Follow biosecurity measures, including visitor access, sanitation, and disease prevention measures.
Follow safety rules and practices and ensure others do the same.
Support and adhere to Passel Farms policies, procedures, values, and industry standards.
Maintain regular, punctual, and consistent attendance.
Perform other assigned duties that fulfill the position's responsibilities and support team goals.