Trucking Coordinator

Aviagen • Watertown, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trucking Coordinator drives gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials. The role also supervises truck drivers and oversees the company trucking fleet, including safety, maintenance, repairs, and biosecurity cleaning. The position reports to the Hatchery Manager and is based in Watertown, NY. Overnight travel is required, and the driver must be willing to drive solo or with a co-driver.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing software.
• Current and valid Class A CDL driver's license and medical card.
• Working knowledge of chick delivery equipment.
• Willingness to travel overnight.
• Willingness to drive solo or with a co-driver.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to destinations and load and/or unload trucks.
• Supervise truck drivers.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips and submit reports describing truck condition.
• Maintain driver logs according to DOT regulations and maintain DOT driver qualification files.
• Clean and sanitize trucks in accordance with biosecurity requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of the trucking fleet.
• Report and investigate accidents involving company trucks.
• Confer with department heads about accident rates and equipment abuse, and recommend measures to improve safety records and conserve equipment.

What This Job Offers

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