Driver - Chick Delivery

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Chick delivery driver must follow all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and best practices for safety when delivering chicks.


• Maintain truck log, according to state and federal regulations


• Loads and unloads truck


• Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, oil, fuel, and water


• Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck


• Follow all Animal Welfare and Biosecurity procedures


• Able to communicate with hatchery manager and service techs


• Maintain Smithway generators and identify and report any abnormal situations with the Smithway and report to immediate supervisor.


• Deliver chicks to scheduled farms

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred


• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License


• Must maintain current DOT medical certification


• Must meet company insurability requirements

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and wind.


• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes, and airborne particles.


• Subject to moderate noise levels consistent with truck operations and poultry facilities.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, climb in and out of vehicles


• Required to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently


• Required to physically place chicks in houses