Truck Driver - Regional

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.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.