Job Description Summary:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Must have a current and valid Class A CDL drivers license and medical card.
• A working knowledge of chick delivery equipment or live animal hauling.
• Must be willing to travel overnight and willing to drive solo or with a co-driver if needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department. Normal duties will include:

•       Weekly Drivers Schedules for PVH, TDH, and SCH chick transport.

•       Regional Smithway expert

•       Regional Samsara Administrator & coach for high risk infractions.

•       Regional compliance for all DOT requirements.

•       Regional TSA advisor

•       Tracking of regional miles per hatchery

•       Monitor tractor & trailer conditions and responsible for CapEx submissions for the transport department.

•       Manages regional driver pool – discipline, hiring, separation, etc.

•       Approval of local driver expense reports – oversees regional transport budget.

•       Upkeep and maintenance of all regional driver files through ClearingHouse.

•       Review and approve all Annual Evaluations (in conjunction with local driver lead).

•       Manages training needs to ensure all East Region Transport areas are in compliance.