Lead Driver - (nights)

Dairy Challenge; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation (144 hours 1st Year)

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a CDL-A driver to operate insulated tank trailers and transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. You will follow dispatch directions, minimize idle time, and maintain positive communications with supervisors while upholding DFA values.

Responsibilities include sampling, measuring milk loads, and ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires a current CDL A with tanker endorsement, clean MVR, and 21+ years of age.

Qualifications

• Must have current CDL Class A with Doubles/Triples in state of residence.
• Must have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA policies and safety guidelines.
• Lift, connect/disconnect hoses and perform related tasks.
• Climb ladders to access tanks on trailers and farm tanks.
• Hook and unhook trucks and trailers while maintaining professional communication with producers, customers, and employees.
• Represent DFA positively in the communities.

Skills

CDL Class A

Tank vehicle experience

Clean driving record

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our CDL-A driver team "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.

General Purpose

Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) insulated 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 dispatch and location supervisory personnel.

Drivers are required to take quality and control samples at farm, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to maintain positive communications with their supervisors, while representing the DFA values in a positive and professional manner.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation (144 hours 1st Year)

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
• Represents DFA positively and professionally in our communities

Licensing and Certification

• Class A CDL in state of residence
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent preferred
• Diploma or GED preferred
• 1 year of experience for CDL driving
• Tractor/trailer: 1 year (Required )

Requirements

• Must have a current CDL (Class A) with Doubles/Triples in state of residence
• Must meet clean driving record (MVR) and pre-employment background requirements
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• An acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required and must have a minimum of 1-year recent tractor/trailer experience
• Must meet all DOT requirements

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

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Pay Range

$27.00 - $30.00

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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