CDL Driver - Veteran Pathway

Job Details: Your m ilitary experience   is   welcomed.   Your l eadership experience   is   valued.   We are   actively   hiring   CDL Driver s   and encourag e   U.S. military veterans   to apply.   If you have driven heavy equipment, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, fuel vehicles, tactical vehicles, or other commercial motor vehicle equivalents, your experience can translate directly into this role.   This r ole   has been   designated   as a   Veteran Priority posting   in accordance with   Tyson Foods’ Veteran employment program. While open to all qualified applicants, candidates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive   priority consideration through an expedited review   via our Veteran recruiting pathway.   Please visit   ou r Veteran Recruitment Landing Pag e   to learn more.   This requisition also serves as an   active Veteran talent pipeline , allowing our recruiting team to proactively connect with Veterans whose skills align to current and future opportunities.     What   You’ll   Do   Drive and   operate   a tractor trailer combination while monitoring the temperature of a refrigerated trailer   Ensure all required shipping documentation, including manifests, security seal sheets, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, and related paperwork, is available for inspection and   accompanies   each shipment when delivered   Maintain   records   required   for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver logs, fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law and company policy   Perform all duties   in accordance with   company policies and procedures while   complying with   Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle   Represent Tyson Foods safely and professionally when interacting with customers and the public   Support transportation operations through Local, Regional, and Over-the-Road driving opportunities, depending on business needs and candidate qualifications   Consider Yard Driver opportunities when available to gain   additional   experience and build toward future CDL driving roles   Work Environment   Tyson Foods   maintains   its own fleet of Volvo, Freightliner, and Kenworth trucks   Equipment is well   maintained , with trucks no more than four years old   Tyson Foods provides driver-focused equipment such as an APU, inverter, and refrigerator   Trucks are automatic transmission and governed at the posted speed limit, up to 70 mph   Work may include Local, Regional, Over-the-Road, or Yard Driver assignments depending on location, business needs, and experience level   Drivers may   operate   in a variety of settings, including highways, customer locations, distribution centers, terminals, truck yards, and loading dock areas   Work may include extended periods of driving, sitting, backing, coupling, uncoupling, inspecting equipment, and entering or exiting the tractor   Drivers may work around refrigerated trailers, moving equipment, shipping areas, and changing weather or road conditions   Safe driving, defensive driving, trip planning, communication,   accurate   documentation, and compliance with DOT and company requirements are essential   How Military Experience Fits   Your military experience   may   be considered in lieu of some civilian experience   requirements outlined below .     Your Military driving experience will be considered when calculating compensation .   The following are shown for guidance only   as potential roles that would translate well to   CDL driving opportunities . Equivalent civilian experience will also be considered.    Motor Transport Operators, Vehicle Operators, or Motor Vehicle Operators   Tactical vehicle, tractor trailer, heavy truck, or fuel vehicle drivers   Convoy drivers, convoy leaders, transportation section leaders, or dispatch support personnel   Petroleum, oil, lubricant, or fuel distribution personnel with heavy vehicle operating experience   Equipment Operators who have   operated   heavy wheeled vehicles, construction equipment, or transport vehicles   Logistics , supply, movement control, or transportation personnel with documented vehicle operation responsibilities   Service members who held a military driver’s license or operated vehicles comparable to commercial motor vehicles   Military personnel with experience completing vehicle inspections, trip documentation, safety checks, dispatch paperwork, load securement, or regulated transportation activities   Relevant Backgrounds May Include (Not Required):   Army : 88M Motor Transport Operator, 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist, 14T Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator or Maintainer   Air Force : 2T1X1 Vehicle Operations, 2F0X1 Fuels, 3E2X1 Pavements and Construction Equipment   Navy: EO Equipment Operator, CM Construction Mechanic, LS Logistics Specialist with documented transportation or vehicle operation experience   Marine Corps : 3531 Motor Vehicle Operator, 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician, 1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist with documented heavy vehicle or fuel transport experience   Requirements   (Must Haves)   Valid CDL-A license in good standing   in state of residence   Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: ALL SHIFTS (United States of America) Pay Range/Rate: Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan: No Long-Term Incentive Plan: No Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensa