Livestock Driver (Carlyle, IL) CDL A
Livestock Driver (Carlyle, IL) CDL A
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Job Description
What does the job entail Youd be responsible for picking up and delivering pigs including loading and unloading in a safe and efficient manner adhering to all FMSCA regulations and Transport Quality Assurance standards along the way. Youd also be responsible for inspecting tractors/trailers before and after each trip verifying mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in working order.
The right person for this job will be at least 21 years old and have a safe driving record. You would need to have a valid Class A CDL with at least one year of tractor-trailer experience and a medical examiner certification card.
Work Environment
Including the responsibilities outlined above the right person will have the ability to:
- Lift 75 pounds
- Read write and speak English effectively
- Work various shifts and days of the week
- Sit upright for an extended period of time
- Hear and differentiate sounds
- Review and understand maps and special instructions
- Work in wet damp or dry areas and/or those requiring exposure to varying temperatures
- Reach overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping
Minimum Qualifications
At least 21 years of age
1-year semi-tractor and 53ft trailer driving experience (Required)
Experience in loading and unloading cargo
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Pre-trip and post-trip
- DOT regulations
Skill in
- Navigation
- Proper driving (semi-tractor)
- Route planning
- Load securing
- Recording DOT hours
- Backing
- Communication
- Time management
Abilities
- Drivers must be able to adapt to changing conditions such as weather traffic and route changes
- Alertness
- Lift & pulling up to 50 to 75 pounds
- Quick thinking
- Patience
- Perform squatting kneeling bending and climbing
- Climb ladders of different designs to access locations on the trailer
- Bend over for a length of time to load and unload (livestock only)
Compensation and Benefits:
Targeted pay range of $22.00 - $30.50USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
The Maschhoffs offersfull-time regular employeesa comprehensive benefits package including:
- Your 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 depend upon several company factors/metrics.
Join our team and experience all that a family-first culture has to offer! We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
Education
Required
General Equivalency Diploma or better.
High School or better.
Qualifications
Education
Required
General Equivalency Diploma or better.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment Type
Full-Time
