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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 including Disabled/Veterans_

**Pay Range** $25.00 -$30.00 / Hour