Dairy Farmers of America is Now Urgently Hiring Local CDL-A Truck Drivers in New York!
Earn $29 - $32 per Hour - Home Daily - Comprehensive Benefits
Pay, Benefits, & Schedule:
- Weekend premium, OT available, and eligible for bonuses
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid orientation
- Generous vacation: get 144 hours your 1st year
- Paid holidays
- Schedule:
- Farmersville, NY: evening/overnight shifts, typically starting around 5:30 PM or later
- Amsterdam, NY: rotating schedule and shifts with weekend work
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Job Summary:
Safely & efficiently operate DFA tank trailers to transport raw milk from farm or depot to plant. Drive over a variety of streets, highways & rural access roads. The driver must follow the dispatch schedule & directions from the driver supervisors. Drivers are required to take quality control samples at farms, measure the milk loaded into trailers, & minimize the truck idle times and conserve fuel consumption. We expect our drivers to operate safely and legally at all times.
- Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT, DFA Commercial Motor Vehicle, & safety policies
- Perform various physical tasks including lifting, connecting & disconnecting hoses, climbing a ladder & safely hooking and unhooking trucks and trailers
- Verify proper documentation (Load number/Seal numbers/etc.) to validate load delivery & destination
- Disassemble, clean, & reassemble trailer pumps to maintain proper cleanliness at a food-grade level
- Always represents DFA positively & professionally during interactions with customers or regulatory personnel
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Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL in the state of residence
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1+ year CDL experience or FMCSA-approved driving school graduate
- Tanker endorsement - or able to obtain
- High School diploma or GED, preferred
- Knowledge of DOT rules and safety regulations
- Must meet MVR requirements, DOT requirements, and pre-employment background requirements
- Clear English communication (written and verbal)
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be willing to work weekends and 12+ hour shifts
About Dairy Farmers of America:
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation, and the future of family dairy. As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, DFA consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable, and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.. For more information, please visit dfamilk.com.
(*Pay based on location)
(All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.)