Cdl Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Class A CDL.
• At least 1 year of CMV Class A driving experience.
• At least 21 years old.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to hook up a trailer to a tractor, including backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and connecting airlines.
• Ability to operate landing gear, including rolling it up and down using the hands and upper torso as needed.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor.
• Ability to climb into the engine area and bend, stoop, and crawl to complete a thorough pre-trip inspection.
• Ability to open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals.
• Ability to get in and out of the cab in tight places, such as fuel islands.
• Ability to move the upper torso while backing, including leaning out of the window to see blind spots and/or mirrors.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete a driver training program.
• Follow required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed, and loading or unloading, with animal welfare as the foremost concern.
• Comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Promptly report accidents through the proper authorities.
• Comply with all rules set forth by the receiving agent.
• Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report.
• Understand the Smithfield emergency notification process, including how and whom to contact in an emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.