Truck Driver - Regional
Truck Driver - Regional
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Job Description
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.
Duties include: Driving as a regional driver in a safe manner by conducting daily vehicle inspections performing simple maintenance completing safety training pre-planning routes following all traffic laws and working within Federal Hours of Service guidelines to deliver on-time. 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. Expectations include loading and unloading trailers; refueling and cleaning the vehicle; finding ways to maximize payloads; and conserving resources such as diesel fuel. They serve as company advocates and church ambassadors in every interaction with customers and the public.
Responsibilities
65%Driving Tractor/Trailer
25% Loading and unloading trailer.
4%Performing safety checks completing safety training recording driving hours and duty status
3%Completing required shipping documents and entering data into electronic fleet management systems
2%Refueling the vehicle
1%Cleaning the vehicle
Qualifications
Required
- 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.
Preferred
- Tanker and Hazmat endorsement.
- Forklift and Pallet Jack certifications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
