Class A CDL Driver

Starting at $28.00 to $30.00

• volume and distance bonuses paid biweekly
• excellent Benefits after 30 Days
• bonus opportunities

Position Summary

Responsible for the care of live product 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.

Main Responsibilities​

• Live bird hauling consisting of CDL A, B and non-CDL vehicles
• hauling supplies for chicken house set-up
• chick delivery and/or egg pick-up/pullet moving

Essential Job Functions

• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection – assuring the safety of the vehicle
• Loading the correct amount of cargo onto the truck
• Responsible for the proper care of the chicks/birds/eggs while in transit
• Maintaining a clean and orderly vehicle and informing Manager 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
• Follow all driving laws and regulations
• Able to properly complete and turn in paperwork
• Ability to work while sitting, standing, squatting, and kneeling
• Able to handle flexible hours
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed

• Possess a current Class A CDL with good driving record
• Current medical examiner's certificate (DOT Physical Card)
• Authorized to cross state lines
• Able to courteously work with farmers and customers
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing
• Provide Work history for CMV driver jobs

Physical Requirements

• lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to push/pull rolling metal racks weighing approximately 800 lbs.

Hours

• Scheduled departure times are posted for current week and two future weeks
• Monday through Friday
• 8 to 12 hours per day
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Overtime over 40 hours at 1.5X
• Home every day

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Excellent Benefits after 30 Days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Weekly bonus

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local
• Regional

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to drive a commercial heavy tractor trailer across state lines?
• How did you hear about us?
• We have preemployment drug testing. Will that be an issue for you?
• Do you have any misdemeanors or felonies in the last 7 years?
• How soon are you available to start a new position?
• Is there any poultry or pet birds on the property where you live?
• Are you currently employed?

Experience:

• Farming: 2 years (Preferred)
• Professional Driving: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Elizabethtown, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elizabethtown, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road