• Lead Driver - Class A CDL

    Dairy Farmers of America (Dallas, TX)


    Job Description

    We have an immediate job opening for an experienced Class A CDL Driver to function as a **LEAD DRIVER** at our 31 Logistics branch located in Lancaster, TX. As a Lead Driver, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to fhe following:

     

    + Driving: Covering open routes or acting as a relief driver

    + Training: Teaching and mentoring drivers

    + Safety: Conducting safety training and ensuring preventive measures are followed

    + Problem-Solving: Changes to route scheduling, equipment failures, etc.

    + Office tasks: Answering phones, handling customer service issues, filling out reports, and other general duties

    + Maintenance: Requesting routine truck maintenance

    COMPENSATION:

    + The rate pay is $33.84 per hour

    + Bi-weekly pay schedule

    SCHEDULE:

    + Typically Monday - Friday as needed

    + Route usually consists of one day of local deliveries and 2-3 days over the road

    BENEFITS:

    + Comprehensive healthcare benefits on 1st day of month following hite

    + 401(k) with company match

    + Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time

    + Paid holidays

    + Corporate credit card and fuel card for travel expenses

    + Service recognition and employee rewards

    + Employee referral program

    + PPE and uniforms provided

    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Your personal commitment to positively contribute to a Culture of Excellence

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 4 or more years of experience driving a tractor trailer, straight truck, or doubles trailer, within the last 5 years preferred

    + Demonstrated leadership attributes

    + Must meet DFA requirements for Motor Vehicle Records

    + Must meet all DOT requirements

    + Certification and/or License – valid Class A CDL

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    + Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements

    + Skill in proficient computer usage

    + Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

    + Skills with math for calculating load size and recording accurate volume/weight measurements

    + Able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors through personal example

    + Able to be proactive in seeking solutions, taking appropriate steps to solve problems

    + Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

    + Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

    + Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

    + Able to interpret and apply company policies

    + Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

    + Able to perform task and duties with minimal supervision

    + Able to take initiative in performing job

    + Good organization and record keeping skills

    + Able to be punctual

    + Must be able to read, write and speak English

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** $33.84/hour