Dairy Farmers of America
Location
Smithfield, UT | United States
Job description
Position : CDL A TRUCK DRIVER - SMITHFIELD, UT Dairy Farmers of America
Location : Smithfield, Utah
Requisition ID: : 24594
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.
Pay and Benefits
Competitive pay (based on experience)
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k Employer Match
Generous vacation (144 hours 1st Year)
H ome daily
* And more..
Duties and Responsibilities:
Safety policies
Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees
Represents DFA positively and professionally in our communities
Licensing and Certification:
Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement.
Must meet clean driving record (MVR) and pre-employment background requirements.
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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.
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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