St. Albans Farm Pick Up Driver - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

$2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidates

General Purpose:

Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or trucking terminal

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA rules, regulations and policies adhering to all safety practices
• Following dispatch schedule and directions from dispatch and location supervisory personnel, travels to location to transport raw milk
• Transfers raw milk from farm containers to trailer
• Takes quality and control samples at farm
• Measures milk loaded into trailer
• Apply seals properly and document seal numbers to paperwork to ensure traceability and security of load.
• Follows designated routes and schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisory personnel
• Takes measures to minimize truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption
• Maintains positive communications with producers, listens for issues or potential problems, reports producers' comments to transportation and member services management
• Always represents DFA positively and professionally during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel
• This is a full-time position

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Eligible for Quarterly bonuses
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation
• Rotating Schedules
• Return Home Daily
• We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!
• And more...

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent preferred
• Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence. Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement.
• Minimum of 1-year verifiable CDL driving experience (military experience does count towards this requirement)
• In lieu of 1-year verifiable driving experience, driver applicants may have successfully graduated from a FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training certified driving school.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must meet all DOT requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Ability to read and record accurate volume and weight measurement
• Good organization and record keeping skills
• Punctuality

An Equal Opportunity Employer