Full-time Class A CDL Driver

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Position Summary

Responsible for the care of chicks or chickens from time they are loaded onto truck until they reach their destination. This individual is to be courteous at all times, drive in a defensive and courteous manner, representing Longenecker’s Hatchery well.  Responsible for the proper care of all company-owned property.

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Primary Tasks

• Live bird hauling consisting of CDL A, B and non-CDL vehicles

• Hauling supplies for chicken house set-up

• Occasional chick delivery and/or egg pick-up

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Essential Job Functions

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection – assuring the safety of the vehicle

• Responsible for the proper care of the live animals while in transit

• Maintaining a clean and orderly vehicle and informing supervisor of vehicle problems

• Maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance

• Maintaining a proper company image on highway and on the farms

• Observing delivery or pickup problems relating to you or the chicks or chickens and reporting to management

• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications Needed

• Possess a current photo Class A CDL with good driving record

• Able to handle flexible hours

• Current medical examiner's certificate (DOT Physical Card)

• Able to work with numbers

• Able to work courteously with coworkers and with farmers

• Pre-Employment Drug Testing

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Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Able to push/pull rolling metal racks weighing approx. 800 lbs.

 

Job Specifics

• Monday thru Friday

• Hours per day:  8 to 12 hours

• Hours per week:  Approx. 50 hours

• Overtime = at time and one half for hours exceeding 40 per week

• Home every day

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Excellent Benefits at 30 Days

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