CDL Driver

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Job Title: CDL Driver
Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX, Southwest United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Transportation/Truck Driver
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Description

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Position(s) Summary And Description

Live Haul Driver: (Mt Pleasant)

Reports to the Live Haul Supervisor/Manager-Live Haul Drivers are responsible for the humane handling and transportation of live poultry from producer farm sites to the processing plant as well as the completion of related documents. Applicant needs to be advised we work with a living entity (chickens) this drives us to do the best job we can.

Driver will use electronic log
Pre/post inspection for truck & trailer
Scale (empty weight) proceed to the farm
Driver will use all necessary PPE
Unbind cage hooks for the crew to load birds
Secure load by binding with cage hooks: Must be able to bind cages with an excess of 150 pounds of torque weight on a frequent basis
Fuel each trip. Scale loaded
Holding shed. Dolly down/unhook.

All Driver Qualifications are as follows:

Valid Class A CDL
Good safety/driving record
The ability to do frequent heavy lifting with a mechanical aptitude
Driver applicant must be able to pass a federal drug and alcohol test as well as DOT physical.
At minimum one year driving experience with a tractor/trailer combination on a public roadway.
Must have the ability to operate a manual CMV
Safety is a condition and must be treated as so.
Delivery must be correct/ understand records for deliveries
Must be able to follow specific directions or guidelines for delivery
Must have good driving skills - driver will be administered a driving test
Driving record - maintained as to company safety minimum requirements for employment
Must possess knowledge of basic DOT guidelines and a basic knowledge and understanding of state and federal traffic laws as pertains to commercial driving
Driver applicant must have a working knowledge of tractor trailers or combination of
Applicant needs to possess driving skills that are applicable to narrow and tight conditions as well as all types of adverse weather and nighttime driving
Must have good communication skills, must work well with others, able to follow directions given by management, dispatchers or other drivers ( drivers are key to helping new hires
Drivers will be trained on electronic logs and policies set forth by company drivers will be trained on pre/post as well as invoice reading for correct loading and delivery.
Driver applicant needs to be able (after training) to work well with little or no supervision on the farms, must be able to work nights, days or a rotating shift as set forth by management.

Mechanical breakdowns occur. Should this happen shifts can and will be altered, but all shifts will follow and be in guidance with DOT rules and regulations. This type of situation can happen at any time. Applicants need to understand job assignments can go from driving to other job duties as assigned by management. This includes driving for other departments which may include travel, from time to time.

Educational Requirements:

High school graduate, GED equivalent

Benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401K contributions
Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
Opportunity to grow your career

EOE, including disability/vets

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Job Post Date: 10/30/25