Owner Operator CDL Driver

PIPESTONE
Dekalb, IL
Job Description

Objective:

Transport all local pigs between barns when required.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Load, transport, and unload pigs to and from multiple locations while driving with caution to ensure the safety of yourself as well as the equipment you are using.
  • Ensure safety for each trip by conducting a pre-trip check.
  • Unhook and hook trailers safely and efficiently.
  • Working independently and with a team.
  • Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation.
  • Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes.
  • Understand and ensure application of biosecurity protocols.
  • Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • 2 years of livestock transportation but not required

Work Environment:

  • Loading and unloading animals from within the trailer
  • Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
  • Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
  • Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
  • Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
  • Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
  • Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Additional Requirements:

  • Commercial Driver License required
Posted 2026-03-12

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