CDL A Truck Driver-St. Albans

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 144h

Weekend OT pay

401(k) match

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a CDL driver to safely operate DFA tank trailers, transporting raw milk from farms to processing plants under a rotating schedule in the United States. You will take quality control samples, measure milk loads, and minimize truck idle times while following all safety and DOT regulations.

The position offers weekend premium pay, potential bonuses, generous vacation, and a 401(k) with company match. Equal opportunity employer including disabled/veterans.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year CDL experience or FMCSA-approved driving school graduate.
• Valid Class A CDL in state of residence.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Clear English communication (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA CMV, and safety policies.
• 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.

Skills

Safety compliance

English communication

Independent work

DOT rules knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

\"We Haul Wholesome\" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our CDL drivers transport raw milk fromfarmtoprocessingplants. We are passionate aboutthe farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

• Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year) and paid holidays


• Competitive pay - weekend premium, OT available and eligible for bonuses


• 401(k) with company match

Schedule

• Rotating Schedule

General Purpose

Safely and efficientlyoperate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk fromfarmordepotto plant. Drive over a variety of streets,highwaysand rural access roads.The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors.

CDL Driversare required totake quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize thetruckidle 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

Requirements

Licensing and Certification

• Valid Class A CDL in state of residence

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

Pay Range

$29-$32/Hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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