CDL A TRUCK DRIVERS - Twin Falls, United States - Dairy Farmers of America
Description
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA CMV and
Safety policies
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.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive pay (based on experience)
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* 401k Employer Match
* Generous vacation (144 hours 1st Year)
* And more...
Must meet clean driving record (MVR) and pre-employment background requirements.
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Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
preferred High school or equivalent
Required experience:
CDL driving: 1 year
Required licenses or certifications:
Class A CDL
Experience:
tractor/trailer: 1 year (Required)
License:
CDL Class A (Required)
General Purpose: Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or trucking terminal Duties and Responsibilities: *Operates a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA rules, regulations and policies adhering to all safety practices *Following dispatch schedule and directions from dispatch and location supervisory personnel, travels to location to transport raw milk *Transfers raw milk from farm containers to trailer *Takes quality and control samples at farm *Measures milk loaded into trailer *Follows designated routes and schedules unless otherwise directed by supervisory personnel *Takes measures to minimize truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption *Maintains positive communications with producers, listens for issues or potential problems, reports producers' comments to transportation and member services management *Represents DFA positively and professionally at all times during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel Licensing and Certification: *Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples and Tanker endorsements. Physical Demands and Work Environment: *Normal demands associated with commercial truck driving *Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting, disconnecting hoses *Ladder climbing to access top of tank trailers and farm tanks *Normal exertion associated with hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers. High School Diploma or GED preferred.Requirements
Must have a current CDL (Class A) with Doubles/Triples endorsement in state of residence. 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. MVR: - DFA will not consider applicants that have more than 1 chargeable or preventable motor vehicle accident within the year preceding the date of application. - DFA will not consider applicants that have more than 1 conviction for violations of motor vehicle laws (other than violations involving parking only) within the year preceding the date of application. DUI: - DFA will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI or drug and/or alcohol related convictions during the 7 year period preceding the date of application.
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