Lead Driver - (nights)

Empire Livestock LLC.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a CDL-A driver to join the We Haul Wholesome team in Idaho. You will safely operate insulated tank trailers to move raw milk from farms to processing plants, following DOT and DFA safety policies.

Compensation ranges from $27.00 to $30.00 per hour with benefits including medical, vision, 401k match, and generous vacation. High school diploma or GED preferred, and at least 1 year of tractor/trailer experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school or GED preferred.
• Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of CDL driving experience (tractor/trailer) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a DFA insulated tank trailer to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant.
• Follow DOT and DFA safety policies and dispatch instructions.
• Take quality samples and monitor milk load.
• Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees.
• Hook and unhook trucks and trailers and manage hose connections.
• Minimize idle time and conserve fuel.

Education

High School or equivalent

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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