Job Description:Overview
"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States.
Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.
Pay & Benefits:
- Home daily
- Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year) and paid holidays
- Competitive pay - weekend premium, OT available and eligible for bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Schedule:
General Purpose:
- Safely and efficiently operate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant.
- Drive over a variety of streets, highways and rural access roads.
- The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors.
- Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption.
- We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safetypolicies
- Perform various physical tasks including lifting, connecting and disconnecting hoses, climbing a ladder and safely hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers.
- Verify proper documentation (Load number/Seal numbers/etc.) to validate load delivery and destination
- Disassemble, clean, and re-assemble trailer pumps to maintain proper cleanliness at a food grade level
- Always represents DFA positively and professionally during interactions with customers, or regulatory personnel
Licensing and Certification:
- Valid Class A CDL in state of residence
- Tanker endorsement (or able to obtain )
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- 1+ year CDL experience or FMCSA-approved driving school graduate
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Knowledge of DOT rules and safety regulations
- Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment backgroundrequirements
- Clear English communication (written and verbal)
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Must be able to workindependently
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Salary:
$29-$32/Hour