About the position
Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or trucking terminal.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Eligible for Quarterly bonuses.
- Medical.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- 401k Employer Match.
- Generous vacation.
- Rotating Schedules.
- Return Home Daily.
- Access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.
