Truck Driver Diesel, Deseret Industries, St. George, Utah

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•St. George, UT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Deseret Industries’ welfare efforts and the Church’s mission by transporting donations and other materials to and from various locations. The driver operates straight trucks and combination vehicles, including hook trucks, pods, pod trailers, metal bins, and compactors; hauls waste to landfills or waste transfer stations; and is responsible for safe equipment operation and maintenance. Routes generally occur within a 100-mile radius of the store. The position involves frequent interaction with donors, customers, other drivers, and priesthood representatives, and requires professional, courteous conduct and quality customer service. The driver loads and unloads vehicles, completes required pickup and delivery paperwork, maintains accurate Department of Transportation and Church records, and may train helpers when assigned. The work also includes minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs, facility maintenance, and equipment sanitation. The role requires meeting all requirements to obtain and maintain a Class A commercial driver’s license, including medical certification and drug screening. Work involves extended periods seated in a moving vehicle, frequently entering and exiting truck cabs or van boxes, and physical activity including moving, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 50 pounds alone and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance, as well as climbing stairs and ramps. Church employment is limited to members who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Requirements

Equipment-operating proficiency demonstrated by one of the following: six months of verifiable professional trucking experience with Class 8 combination vehicles; successful completion of an external truck-driving course with demonstrated proficiency and judgment; or successful completion of a Welfare Services driver training program with demonstrated proficiency and judgment.
A Class A CDL is required to operate the assigned vehicle.
Meet Department of Transportation requirements and be able to obtain a DOT medical card.
Stable work history and a good driving record; must provide a current copy of DMV records.
Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds alone and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance, and climbing stairs and ramps.
Must be a Church member worthy of a temple recommend to qualify for employment.

Responsibilities

Safely operate combination vehicles, including straight trucks, hook trucks, pods, pod trailers, metal bins, and compactors, for local pickups and deliveries, residential pickups, stake-drive donation collection, wood and mattress deliveries, recycler deliveries, and waste disposal.
Perform safety inspections on truck equipment; connect and disconnect hook trucks and pod trailers; back trailers into docks; and load and unload pods.
Record information and maintain accurate records required by the Department of Transportation and the Church.
Interact professionally and courteously with donors, other drivers, customers, shoppers, and priesthood representatives, providing quality customer service and maintaining good working relationships.
Load and unload the vehicle by hand using equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, hand trucks, and machinery dollies.
Secure loads on pods at drop sites before removal and complete paperwork documenting pickups and deliveries.
Maintain data on work performed, including time required, mileage driven, and pod cube; keep the truck cab and dock area neat and orderly.
Perform interim minor preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers, minor mechanical repairs, facility maintenance, equipment sanitation, and other miscellaneous duties.
Train helpers when assigned.
Meet requirements to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, including medical certification and drug screening.