Truck Driver - Regional

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

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About The Position

This role supports the mission of the Church by helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant, providing access to essential food and clothing, helping communities prepare for and respond to disasters, and delivering humanitarian aid. Under the direction of the Driver Manager and in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, the Truck Driver operates a heavy-duty truck-tractor with semi-trailer to haul 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 their home terminal and may be deployed for multiple days. Drivers may also transport farm commodities using specialized agricultural equipment, which requires doubles and heavy-haul experience and endorsements. Drivers are paid piece rate for miles and stops, provide their own meals and hygiene items, and sleep in their tractor. The role involves loading and unloading trailers, refueling and cleaning the vehicle, maximizing payloads, and conserving resources such as diesel fuel. Drivers represent the company and the Church in interactions 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer safely by 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 such as diesel fuel.
• Represent the company and the Church positively in interactions with customers and the public.

What This Job Offers

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