Part-Time Driver Position
Amsterdam, NY
$1,000 Sign on Bonus Offered to Eligible Candidates
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.
- 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
- Represents DFA positively and professionally at all times during interactions with producers, customers, or regulatory personnel
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Eligible for Quarterly bonuses
- 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...
Education 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