Truck Driver - Regional
About The Position
Under direction of the driver manager, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, the incumbent operates a heavy-duty truck-tractor with semi-trailer hauling commodities for the Welfare Self-Reliance Department and General Church throughout the United States and Canada. This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for those in need, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items, helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church. Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Requirements
- Operates a heavy-duty truck-tractor with semi-trailer
- Hauling commodities for the Welfare Self-Reliance Department and General Church throughout the United States and Canada
- Typically travel within a 750-mile radius of the home terminal but may be deployed for multiple days
- May haul farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment which requires doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements
- Paid piece rate for miles and stops
- Responsible for their own meals and hygiene items
- Sleep in their tractor
Nice To Haves
- Doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements
Responsibilities
- Driving as a regional driver in a safe manner by conducting daily vehicle inspections
- Performing simple maintenance
- Completing safety training
- Pre-planning routes
- Following all traffic laws
- Working within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on-time
- Loading and unloading trailers
- Refueling and cleaning the vehicle
- Finding ways to maximize payloads
- Conserving resources such as diesel fuel
- Serving as company advocates and church ambassadors in every interaction with customers and the public
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
