TRUCK DRIVER

Arizona Department of Administration • Apache Junction, AZ

54d • $49,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

This role involves overseeing the transportation, delivery, and installation of ACI products while supervising and training an inmate workforce. This dynamic role involves operating a variety of vehicles and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and fostering a secure and efficient work environment. Drive your career forward with the Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)!

Requirements

• Knowledge of supervision and management techniques
• Knowledge of warehouse and transportation operations
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, product delivery, storage, manufacturing, and installation
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling
• Knowledge of Division and Departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of fire and safety standards and regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Skill in organization and research
• Skill in quality control
• Skill in hazardous material handling
• Skill in operation of gas and diesel-powered vehicles and safe operation of electric and gas-powered forklifts
• Skill in manufacturing equipment/machinery
• Skill in simple bookkeeping
• Skill in providing on-the-job training
• Skill in motivational techniques
• Skill in decision-making
• Ability to lift/carry approximately 50 lbs
• Ability to push/pull approximately 50 lbs
• Ability to walk/run approximately .25 miles
• Ability to read state and city road maps and/or use electronic map apps to locate destinations
• Ability to safely operate a gas-powered forklift
• Ability to use safe and proper loading techniques
• Ability to secure and unload products
• Ability to adhere to all departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work in a prison environment
• Ability to work extended and irregular hours with an inmate work crew
• A current, valid, and in-good-standing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement or have the ability to obtain the passenger endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Working in a warehouse or transportation operation with duties that include supervision, shipping, receiving, inventory control, product delivery, storage, manufacturing, and installation
• Passing a background investigation, drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
• A current and valid Arizona Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of on-the-job experience driving a semi-tractor-trailer and/or box truck

Responsibilities

• Drives both gas and diesel vehicles ranging from ½ ton vans to semi-tractor trailer rigs weighing 80,000 lbs.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by Federal law
• Supervises and trains assigned inmate workers
• Closely monitors work crew activities and enforces security practices and daily sanitation in the area of responsibility in accordance with ADCRR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Oversees the loading, delivery, and installation of ACI products
• Supervises warehouse activities performed by inmates
• Prepares necessary trip tickets per ADCRR guidelines and maintains CDL certifications/medical compliance
• Takes precautionary measures to prevent damage or theft of items while in transit
• Accounts for all goods being shipped on the bill of lading and verifies the quality of goods being sold
• Ensures quality installation
• Interfaces with customers and vendors during pickup, delivery, and installation of ACI-produced goods
• Operates material handling equipment, which includes hand trucks, electric pallet jacks, and gas-operated forklifts (up to 11,000 lbs. capacity)
• Consults with Management, the Transportation Supervisor, and other staff regarding quality control issues
• Attends mandatory training and staff meetings
• Prepares written reports as required
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed