Truck Driver - Regional
About The Position
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. 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. Regional drivers typically travel within a 750-mile radius of the home terminal but may be deployed for multiple days. They may also haul farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment which requires doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements. Regional drivers are paid piece rate for miles and stops; are responsible for their own meals and hygiene items; and sleep in their tractor. They serve as company advocates and church ambassadors in every interaction with customers and the public.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Class 'A' commercial driver license (CDL).
- Double trailer endorsements.
- International Passport (if traveling in 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.
- Able to work in hot, cold, wet, and dusty environments including agriculture chemicals and raw farm commodities.
- 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
- Tanker and Hazmat endorsement.
- Forklift and Pallet Jack certifications.
- Haul farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment which requires doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements.
Responsibilities
- Driving Tractor/Trailer
- Loading and unloading trailer.
- Performing safety checks, completing safety training, recording driving hours and duty status
- Completing required shipping documents and entering data into electronic fleet management systems
- Refueling the vehicle
- Cleaning the vehicle
- Performing simple maintenance
- Completing safety training
- Pre-planning routes
- Following all traffic laws
- Working within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on-time
- Finding ways to maximize payloads
- Conserving resources such as diesel fuel
Benefits
- Paid piece rate for miles and stops
- Responsible for their own meals and hygiene items
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
