Cdl A Driver – Market Haul (Nights)
Job Description
Job Detail
- Successfully complete a driver training program
- Follows required and recommended safety procedures while driving, delivering feed or loading and unloading with animal welfare being the foremost concern
- Complies with all DOT rules and regulations
- Reports all accidents promptly through proper authorities
- Complies with all rules set forth by the receiving agent
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job- They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified
- perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
- Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
High school diploma or GED, preferred- Current Class A CDL
- 1 year of commercial driving experience required
- At least 21 years old
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain a DOT medical card upon hire
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays)
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job- Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds- Hook up trailer to tractor, this includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear and hooking up airlines
- Roll up and down landing gear that can require use of two hands and upper torso when on ground and one when gear clears the ground
- Operate a manual transmission tractor
- During pre-trip of equipment be able to climb into engine area; bend, stoop, and crawl to complete through pre-trip
- Open and close trailer gates and doors to load and unload animals
- Get in and out of cab in tight places such as fuel islands
- Move upper torso when backing require leaning out of window to see blind spot and/or mirrors
- Report problems encountered on the farm or designated plant through the swine movement ticket or farm condition report
- Read and understand the Smithfield emergency notification process knowing how and who to contact in case of an emergency
Relocation Package Available No
EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595- ~
