CDL A Truck Driver

Dairy Farmers of America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading milk marketing cooperative as a driver, where you'll transport raw milk from farms to processing plants. This role is crucial in ensuring safe and nutritious products reach consumers. You will operate a commercial motor vehicle, maintain positive communication with producers, and adhere to safety policies. With competitive pay, generous vacation, and the opportunity to work independently, this position offers a fulfilling career in the dairy industry. If you're passionate about supporting farmers and ensuring quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

Home daily

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and tanker endorsement.
• 1 year of CDL A driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tank trailers to transport raw milk.
• Follow dispatch schedules and take quality control samples.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT procedures

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Commercial motor vehicle

Job description

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 and Benefits:

• Competitive pay - shift differential, weekend premium, OT available
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)
• Home daily

Schedule: Starting at 4PM-5PM (afternoon shift)

General Purpose:

Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (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 truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies
• Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting hoses, disconnecting hoses
• Ladder climbing to access the top of tank trailers and farm tanks
• Hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers
• Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees
• Represent DFA positively and professionally

Qualifications

Licensing and Certification:

• Must have a Class A CDL in state of residence
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsement
• No automatic restrictions

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent preferred
• CDL A driving: 1 year (Required)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
• Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment background requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to read/write English and possess basic math skills

Please Note:

DFA will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI related conviction during the 7-year period preceding the date of application.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans