Overview
Transport Driver Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL at Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
Title: Transport Driver
Company: Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Paid time off
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Driver to join our team! As a Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the our vans and trucks while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your animals' well-being. The ideal candidate has experience operating large vehicles. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is NOT required. Must have an impeccable driving record, high safety standards, and enjoy being around animals.
Responsibilities
- Pick up and drop off animals at designated veterinary clinics.
- Drop off animals to rescue destinations (could be outside of the state of Alabama).
- Drive animals to and from shelter locations (we have one in Tuscaloosa and one in Northport).
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations
- Conduct regular vehicle safety inspections and report any maintenance or repair issues promptly.
- Assist animals with boarding and exiting the vehicles in a safe manner.
- Engage with animals in a friendly manner.
- Cleaning of cages in vehicle after use of vehicle.
Qualifications
- Excellent driving record.
- Must be at least 19 years of age or older.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to follow GPS directions.
- Although we can be flexible with days worked, times of veterinary drop off and pickups are subject to the veterinary clinic, and we must be flexible with them.
- Must enjoy interacting with animals and not be afraid of them.
- Ability to handle large dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens.
Vet pick up and drop schedules vary but typically are as follows.
Pick up animals from the shelter at 6:30 am. Drop off at vet clinics by 7 or 7:30 (depends on the day).
In the afternoon, pick up animals from vet clinics anywhere between 3 pm and 5 pm. Take them back to the shelter.
20-25 hours per week.
