Farm Pickup Relief Driver in Saint Albans, VT
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.Farm Jobs in Vermont • Farm Truck Driver Jobs
Job Description
General Purpose:
Utilizing DFA tractor and trailer, transports raw milk from farm to processing plant or trucking terminal.
2,500 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidates
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
- This is a full time position
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Eligible for Quarterly bonuses
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation
- Rotating Schedules
- Return home daily
- And more…
Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must have a current CDL (Class A) in state of residence. Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement.
- Must have at least 2 years of tractor/trailer experience to be considered. 2 years of tractor/trailer experience within the last 5 years is preferred.
- Must be at least 23 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