What are the responsibilities and job description for the OTR Truck Driver position at Prestage?
SUMMARY: Drives gasoline or diesel powered tractor trailer combination to transport and deliver swine by performing the following duties.
- Drives truck to destination.
- Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition.
- Maintains ELD according to DOT and company regulations.
- Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
- Completes all necessary paper work for accounting purposes.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid class A CDL.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Clean driving record required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly driving and may be in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
- Retirement Savings Plans (401k and IRA options)
- Life Insurance Options (Basic, Voluntary, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- Paid Leave Benefits (including Vacation, Sick Days, and 7 Public Holidays)
- Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
- Disability Insurance (both Short-Term and Long-Term)