Relief Driver

Duties and Responsibilities:

Possess a CDL Class A Driver's License

Home nightly

Comply with Department of Transportation and in-house rules and regulations

Complete a daily truck log as needed

Pick up and deliver dairy products to and/or from customers

Loads and unloads dairy products at the plant if needed

Uses a hand truck or dolly

Understands the route of their shipment

Utilizes GPS unit to calculate the most efficient and safest route, if needed

Creates a good relationship with customers, other drivers and vendors

Observes and reports equipment or mechanical failures immediately

Coordinates truck repair as needed

Conducts daily inspections of the vehicle before driving on a route

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit in a truck for the duration of a shift. Must be able to push and/or pull 90 pounds and carry 50 pounds. Willing to work a flexible schedule which includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work/drive in extreme temperatures and conditions including hot (100 degrees), cold (below zero degrees) and all types of weather, including but not limited to sun, rain, sleet, snow and ice.

Must keep work area and truck safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematics. Must be able to follow plant and safety policies and procedures. Must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

High school diploma/GED required

Class A driver's license in good standing

No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years

No DWI/DUI

2+ years' commercial driver experience required

Great benefits!

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.