Govt. UDSA - Advanced Truck Driver - Closes: 09-17-2026

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Truck Driver is responsible for the transportation of all USDA and Department of Defense (D.O.D.) food to the Sault Tribe's food distribution sites in a 15-county service area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Responsible for training USDA Truck Drivers on daily routines and entering client data into the inventory system.
• Delivers food to tailgate distribution sites monthly at numerous sites in the Upper Peninsula and parts of lower Michigan.
• Delivers food to homebound clients.
• Distributes and assists Tribal clients with their food orders.
• Distributes applications to homebound and tailgate clients.
• Schedules home deliveries, tailgates, and store appointments for clients.
• Assists clients with in-store shopping.
• Shops for and boxes food for home deliveries
• Maintains and schedules maintenance for delivery vehicles.
• Maintains and sanitizes warehouse work areas, coolers, and dry storage facilities by performing light janitorial work, i.e. sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning.
• Loads, unloads, and inventories all USDA and FDPIR food products.
• Stocks store shelves.              
• Keeps a log of spoiled and discarded food.
• Take temperatures on all refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Assists in monthly warehouse inventory.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Enter client data in the inventory system as needed.
• Complete monthly inventory in the absence of the Inventory Specialist.
• Assists with inventory system software updates when necessary.
• Assists with tailgate scheduling.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers, and outside vendor/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position heavy with the lifting of 50 pounds maximum with a team or dual lifting and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant manual handling, use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field of vision; frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, driving, bending, pushing/pulling, climbing, and typing. Working conditions include constant exposure to air quality; frequent exposure to weather; occasional exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, and noise and vibration. Potential hazards include constant client contact; frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, infectious exposure, equipment use; occasional exposure to electric shock and high exposed places.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. A current CDL Class A or Class B with Airbrake Endorsement is required.

Experience: A minimum of two years’ truck driving experience required in addition to above stated education and license.

Certification/License: Will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test as required by State and Federal Guidelines for CDL license and CDL Class A license. May require additional medical certification.  Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver’s license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.       

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of State Certification for Distribution Trucks and Equipment is required. Knowledge of or ability to learn to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and automatic inventory software required. Knowledge of tribal communities in a 15-county service area is preferred. Knowledge of warehouse functions according to USDA and FDPIR regulations is preferred. Knowledge of local vehicle and warehouse equipment repair firms is preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must have excellent public relations/customer service skills and be able to exhibit a friendly and positive attitude. Must maintain confidentiality. Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.