CDL Yard & Trailer Ops Driver

Dairy Challenge; Athens, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a truck/tractor operator to move and position trucks and trailers to support shipping and receiving in the yard. Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, maintaining logs, and performing routine maintenance.

You will adhere to DFA policies and safety standards, complete route deliveries as needed, and participate in driver workshops and training sessions. A CDL Class A with tanker endorsement is required by state, with high school diploma or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Tractor/trailer experience, within the last five years preferred.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Meet all DOT requirements.
• Meet Dairy Farmers of America Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• Current CDL (Class A) license in state of residence; tanker endorsement if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer movement according to prioritization to optimize plant or warehouse efficiencies and production needs.
• Hook, unhook and move trucks to and from the service department and around dock area.
• Spot or position loaded and unloaded trailers at assigned dock space for unloading or loading.
• Connect loaded semitrailers to tractors for the drivers.
• Maintain accurate trailer and inventory movement log.
• Follow steps to ensure proper operation and perform preventive maintenance including pre and post trip inspections of equipment in the area.
• Perform duties required to ensure that assigned area is sanitary and clean.
• Wash exterior of trucks and trailers if appropriate for yard location.
• Complete sales route deliveries and/or over-the-road routes, as needed.
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, DOT, and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity and accidents and injuries.
• Attend all driver workshops and training sessions.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

DOT regulations

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Math skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Follow directions

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Tractor/trailer experience

CDL Class A license

Tankerman endorsement

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a truck/tractor operator to move and position trucks and trailers to support shipping and receiving in the yard. Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, maintaining logs, and performing routine maintenance.

You will adhere to DFA policies and safety standards, complete route deliveries as needed, and participate in driver workshops and training sessions. A CDL Class A with tanker endorsement is required by state, with high school diploma or