Truck Driver - Regional

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to fostering self-reliance, caring for those in need, and providing opportunities for giving and service. This is achieved by helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant, providing access to essential food and clothing items, assisting members in preparing for and responding to disasters, and delivering humanitarian aid to alleviate suffering, thereby furthering the mission of the Church. Under the guidance of a driver manager and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, the incumbent operates a heavy-duty truck-tractor with a semi-trailer. The primary responsibility is hauling commodities for the Welfare Self-Reliance Department and General Church across the United States and Canada. Duties include safe over-the-road (OTR) driving, conducting daily vehicle inspections, performing simple maintenance, completing safety training, pre-planning routes, adhering to traffic laws, and working within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to ensure on-time delivery. OTR drivers travel extensively, often away from the home terminal for multiple days, and may be deployed to disaster areas for extended periods to distribute emergency response supplies. Compensation is based on a piece rate for miles and stops, and drivers are responsible for their own meals and hygiene items, sleeping in their tractor. Additional expectations include loading and unloading trailers, refueling and cleaning the vehicle, optimizing payloads, and conserving resources like diesel fuel. Drivers are expected to act as company advocates and church ambassadors in all interactions with customers and the public.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Class 'A' commercial driver license (CDL).
• International Passport required (for travel to Canada).
• Complete driver qualification file including current motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass random drug tests.
• Valid medical certificate.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Working ability to operate basic computer programs and phone apps for safety training and data entry.
• Must display required interpersonal skills and dependability to reflect a positive image of the Church.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of commercial driving experience
• Hazmat, tanker, and double trailer endorsements
• Forklift and Pallet Jack certifications

Responsibilities

• Operate a heavy-duty truck-tractor with semi-trailer, driving over-the-road (OTR) throughout the United States and Canada.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections, perform simple maintenance, complete safety training, pre-plan routes, follow all traffic laws, and work within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on-time.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Complete required shipping documents and enter data into electronic fleet management systems.
• Refuel and clean the vehicle.
• Maximize payloads and conserve resources such as diesel fuel.
• Be prepared for deployment to disaster areas for extended weeks to distribute emergency response supplies.
• Serve as company advocates and church ambassadors in every interaction with customers and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees