Non-CDL or CDL-A Local Horse Drivers in Lexington, KY

Sallee Horse Vans is hiring full-time Non-CDL or CDL-A Local Horse Drivers in Lexington, KY. Our local drivers operate a small box truck or pick-up with a gooseneck trailer. You will be transporting race and show horses between tracks and training facilities in the Lexington, KY area and surrounding counties.

Previous horse handling experience is required.

Compensation:

• Average Annual Gross Pay: $50,000-$70,000
• Hourly Pay: $17 an hour with an average of 45-60 hours a week (Opportunities to make more with CDL-A)
• Time and a half overtime pay
  • Additional Pay:
    • Performance and Safety Bonus: paid once per year
    • DOT inspection: $50 gift card
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks:

Great company benefits with health insurance starting the 1st day of the month after completing 60 continuous days of full-time employment:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance available (AFLAC)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401K – fully vested after 1 year of employment. Will match first 3% and 50% for the next 2%
• Company Closed for Christmas as a paid company holiday
• Paid Vacation Time: One weeks after one year.
• Perks: Fuel cards, Terminal Services, and Drivers lounge with shower

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Daily!
• Schedule: Day shift. Start times based on customer needs. Weekend shifts are required
• Route: Lexington, KY area and surrounding counties.
• Level of Touch: Drivers set up stalls, load and unload cargo while operating cargo handling equipment. While the location staff tends to do live loading and unloading, some loading and unloading may be required

Equipment:

• Small box truck and pickup with gooseneck trailer
• Automatic Transmission

Qualifications:

• Previous horse handling experience is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Class A CDL is not required, but a plus
• Minimum of 2 years commercial driving experience
• Must meet Sallee Horse Vans MVR and Risk Rating qualifications
• Must meet DOT physical and medical requirements
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Able to left a minimum of 50 lbs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be customer-focused, honest, trustworthy, and a team player who cares about their co-workers.
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 50 miles of Lexington, KY or be willing to relocate for this position.

Sallee Horse Vans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, protected veteran status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Family owned and operated by a 3rd generation female CEO, Sallee Horse Vans has been the industry leader in horse transportation for more than 50 years! Salle Horse Vans transports the nation’s most famous race horses, show horses and treasured family pets from equestrian centers to well-known racetracks and show arenas. We know that the precious cargo we carry represents hopes, dreams, friendships and fortunes and we pride ourselves in the blue ribbon customer service our customers trust. Having the newest equipment and top-quality maintenance ensures safety, comfort and on-time deliveries. Drivers choose to stay with us because of our strong reputation, caring leadership team, great people, family-oriented culture and strong core values. If you love horses, enjoy the lifestyle and want to part of each and every winner's story, join our team today!

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