CDL Class A Driver

Job Overview:
This is a professional truck driver position that involves over the road and tight farm maneuvering driving skills. Most runs are within a 150-mile radius of the Lititz, PA based facility although occasional overnight runs may be required. Starting and completion times for runs will vary on a weekly and daily basis with several days’ notice provided in most cases. Trailers involve hydraulics and lift gates which the driver is expected to operate in farm environments while assisting with cart loading / unloading. The appearance of equipment and positive interactions with customers is important to the Risser’s Poultry brand and drivers are expected to represent their company accordingly. Safety, both on the road and on the farm, is of paramount importance in all cases

Responsibilities:

• Inspect vehicle and required equipment to determine safe operating condition prior to departure.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with all local, state, federal, and company rules and regulations and in accordance with general accepted practices of safe driving.
• Follow directions to customer locations and if directions are in error or not efficient report suggestions and corrections to your Supervisor.
• Assist in loading and unloading cargo as required.

• Experience:
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Commercial Driver’s License for the classification of vehicle being driven and the driver’s license must be issued by the state of residence. Any age exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved by the Operations Manager.
• Must have a minimum of one year of verifiable over-the-road driving experience within the last three years for the classification of vehicle being driven. Any experience exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved by the Operations Manager.
• Must have a clean driving record with no suspensions, serious tickets, or chargeable accidents in the past three (3) years.
• Must be available for occasional overnight trips and varied starting hours based on weekly schedule requirements.

We offer competitive pay rates and benefits packages for our Truck Drivers. Join our team today and contribute to the success of our organization!

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Supplemental pay types:

• Layover pay
• Performance bonus
• Safety bonus
• Signing bonus

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home weekly

Trucking route:

• Local
• OTR

Ability to Relocate:

• Lititz, PA 17543: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person