Driver, Transportation Logistics, Transportation

Location: Watson Lake

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** Job Description

Summary:

** Aviagen is currently looking for highly experienced Drivers. The drivers primarily responsibility will be to ensure exercising safe driving practices ensuring their safety and the safety of the public, responsible for operating commercial motor vehicle transporting in a safe and secure manner, responsible for compliance with Ministry of Transportation (MTO) safety rules and regulations; and all company policies; and local and federal policies, laws and regulations.
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* Job Description:

*** Comply with all Ministry of Transportation (MTO) regulations
* Perform and document pre-trip inspection (i.e. tires, oil, fuel, lights, breaks, hoses, etc.)
* Assist with loading and unloading trailer as necessary
* Ensure secure load before movement
* Maintain proper documentation (i.e. equipment, time, trips, weight, etc.)
* Clean and wash truck as necessary
* Report truck and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor
* Comply with all MTO safety rules and regulations, all company policies, and local and federal policies, laws and regulations
* All other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

* 0-3 plus years of Driving Experience required
* Valid Class "AZ" license with 1-year verifiable satisfactory driving record
* Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation, local and Federal Laws
* Ability to read and write legibly
* Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
* Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Previous live poultry tractor trailer driving experience
* Basic math functions and skills
* Work in outside environment (including inclement weather) on a daily basis
* Sit and drive for up to 10 hours, and climb in and out of truck cab throughout shift
* Lift up to 75 lbs
* Work around raw, live animal odors
* Work in noisy environment (>85 decibels) and moving equipment
* Work nights, weekends, holidays and long shifts

Benefits:
Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) prorated based on your hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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