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Job Description

Full-Time Driver Position

Amsterdam, NY

$2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidate

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

• Apply seals properly and document seal numbers to paperwork to ensure traceability and security of load.

• Required to learn multiple routes

• 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

• Always represents DFA positively and professionally during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Eligible for Quarterly bonuses

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k Employer Match

• Generous vacation

• Rotating Schedules

• Return Home Daily

• We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!

• And more...

Requirements

E ducation and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent Preferred

• Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence.

• Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement.

• Minimum of 1-year verifiable CDL driving experience (military experience does count towards this requirement)

• In lieu of 1-year verifiable driving experience, driver applicants may have successfully graduated from a FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training certified driving school.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must meet all DOT requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Ability to read and record accurate volume and weight measurement

• Good organization and record keeping skills

• Punctuality

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $25-$30/Hour