Truck Driver - Regional

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.

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

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.