Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid State driver’s license
• Must pass Tyson Yard/Lot Driver Assessment
• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to shovel
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders up to 60 feet
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach
• Must be able to work in extreme hot, cold, inclement weather, and odors
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and perform basic mechanical and maintenance functions
• Must be able to read to complete required logs
• Must be able to communicate with supervisor and co-workers via two-way radio
• Must be willing to tolerate extreme cold and extreme heat (12 hours per day)
• Must be willing to bend at waist and knees on a repetitive basis (12 hours per day)
• Must be willing to twist and turn (12 hours per day)
• Must be willing to climb in and out of truck cab on a continual basis (12 hours per day)
• Must be willing to walk a great deal (12 hours per day)
• Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months
• Must have 6 months experience of tractor-trailer driving within the last 2 years

Nice To Haves

• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the Tyson safety culture
• Receive training as required
• Perform various positions as required/assigned
• Coordinate trailer and tanker traffic in the receiving yard
• Maintain log of product loads
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures
• Operate yard truck in a safe manner at all times by following all safety procedures
• Move correct trailer from yard to door and door to yard
• Communicate with drivers in a respectful manner
• Set reefer units at appropriate settings
• Check to see if reefer units will start
• Communicate with dispatcher and follow instructions
• Chock trailers
• Report any fuel or oil leaks to maintenance
• Ensure breaks are staggered
• Maintain cleanliness of the shuttle truck
• Perform pre-inspection for safety and mechanical defects on shuttle truck at beginning of shift
• Perform lot checks as requested by management
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• May be required to operate front-end loader, man lift, or forklift and will be required to obtain certification to do so

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits