Truck Driver - Regional

About the role

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.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.