CDL A Truck Driver - Salt Lake City

Dairy Farmers of America•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and efficiently operate Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways and rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule and directions from the driver supervisors. Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, and minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.

Requirements

Must have a Class A CDL in state of residence
Must have, or be able to obtain, a tanker endorsement and doubles/triples endorsement
No automatic restrictions
CDL A driving: 1 year (Required)
Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, pre-employment background requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to read/write English and basic math skills
Will not consider applicants who have incurred a DUI related conviction during the 3-year period preceding the date of application.

Nice To Haves

High school or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, and safety policies
Take quality control samples at farms
Measure the milk loaded into trailers
Minimize truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption
Operate safely and legally at all times
Some strenuous work involving lifting, connecting hoses, disconnecting hoses
Ladder climbing to access the top of tank trailers and farm tanks
Hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers
Maintain positive communications with producers, customers, and employees
Represents DFA positively and professionally