Livestock Driver; Jacksonville, IL CDL A

Position: Livestock Driver (Jacksonville, IL) CDL A
Job Duties & Accountabilities

What does the job entail? You'd be responsible for picking up and delivering pigs, including loading and unloading, in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all FMSCA regulations and Transport Quality Assurance standards along the way. You'd also be responsible for inspecting tractors/trailers before and after each trip, verifying mechanical safety and emergency equipment is in working order.

The right person for this job will be at least 21 years old and have a safe driving record. You would need to have a valid Class A CDL with at least one year of tractor-trailer experience and a medical examiner certification card.

Work Environment

Including the responsibilities outlined above, the right person will have the ability to:

* Lift 75 pounds

* Read, write, and speak English effectively

* Work various shifts and days of the week

* Sunday-Thursday 6pm to 6am

* Monday-Friday 12pm to 12am

* Weekends as needed

* Sit upright for an extended period of time

* Hear and differentiate sounds

* Review and understand maps and special instructions

* Work in wet, damp, or dry areas and/or those requiring exposure to varying temperatures

* Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

Minimum Qualifications

At least 21 years of age

1-year semi-tractor and 53ft trailer driving experience (Required)

Experience in loading and unloading cargo

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

* Pre-trip and post-trip

* DOT regulations

Skill in

* Navigation

* Proper driving (semi-tractor)

* Route planning

* Load securing

* Recording DOT hours

* Backing

* Communication

* Time management

Abilities

* Drivers must be able to adapt to changing conditions such as weather, traffic, and route changes

* Alertness

* Lift & pulling up to 50 to 75 pounds

* Quick thinking

* Patience

* Perform squatting, kneeling, bending and climbing

* Climb ladders of different designs to access locations on the trailer

* Bend over for a length of time to load and unload (livestock only)

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $22.75 - $32.00 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

* Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.

* Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.

* Group rate vision benefits.

* Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.

* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.

* A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40 (k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.

* A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full-time employees.

* Participation in a Company Short-Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Join our team and experience all that a family-first culture has to offer! We are an equal opportunity employer.