CDL-A Tanker Driver - Great Falls

Dairy Farmers of America•Great Falls, MT

About The Position

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) drivers transport raw milk from farms or depots to processing plants using DFA tank trailers. The role involves driving on streets, highways, and rural access roads while following the dispatch schedule and directions from driver supervisors. Drivers must operate safely and legally, take quality-control samples at farms, measure milk loaded into trailers, minimize truck idle time, and conserve fuel. The position is based in Great Falls and offers a day shift from 3 AM to 3 PM, with home-daily routes. The work includes strenuous tasks such as lifting, connecting and disconnecting hoses, climbing ladders to access tank trailers and farm tanks, and hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers. Drivers are expected to communicate positively with producers, customers, and employees and represent DFA professionally.

Requirements

Class A CDL.
Must have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement.
No automatic restrictions.
One year of CDL-A driving experience required.
Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements.
Must meet MVR, DOT, and pre-employment background requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to read and write English and perform basic math.
Must not have incurred a DUI-related conviction during the seven-year period preceding the application date.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk from farms or depots to plants.
Follow dispatch schedules and directions from driver supervisors.
Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT requirements, DFA commercial motor vehicle policies, and safety policies.
Take quality-control samples at farms and measure milk loaded into trailers.
Minimize truck idle time and conserve fuel.
Perform lifting and connect and disconnect hoses.
Climb ladders to access the tops of tank trailers and farm tanks.
Hook and unhook trucks and trailers.
Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees.
Represent DFA positively and professionally.