Truck Driver - Regional

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

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About The Position

This role supports the Church’s mission by helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant, providing access to essential food and clothing, supporting disaster preparedness and response, and delivering humanitarian aid.

Under the 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 to haul commodities for the Welfare Self-Reliance Department and the General Church throughout the United States and Canada. Regional drivers typically travel within a 750-mile radius of their home terminal but may be deployed for multiple days. Drivers may also haul farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment, which may require doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements.

Regional drivers are paid piece rate for miles and stops, provide their own meals and hygiene items, and sleep in their tractor. The work includes loading and unloading trailers, refueling and cleaning the vehicle, maximizing payloads, conserving resources such as diesel fuel, and representing the Church positively in interactions with customers and the public.

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

• 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 a current motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass random drug tests.
• Valid medical certificate.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and dusty environments, including around agricultural chemicals and raw farm commodities.
• Working ability to operate basic computer programs and phone apps for safety training and data entry.
• Required interpersonal skills and dependability to reflect a positive image of the Church.
• Church membership and worthiness for a temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Tanker endorsement.
• Hazmat endorsement.
• Forklift certification.
• Pallet jack certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer safely, including conducting daily vehicle inspections, performing simple maintenance, completing safety training, pre-planning routes, following traffic laws, and complying with Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on time.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Perform safety checks, complete safety training, and record driving hours and duty status.
• Complete required shipping documents and enter data into electronic fleet management systems.
• Refuel the vehicle.
• Clean the vehicle.
• Find ways to maximize payloads and conserve resources, including diesel fuel.
• Represent the company and Church positively in interactions with customers and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED