Commodities Truck Driver

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services is seeking a Commodities Truck Driver to transport and deliver USDA-purchased food across Montana, with some routes into Wyoming and Utah. You will operate a 48 ft refrigerated tractor-trailer, perform safety checks, and maintain accurate logs in accordance with regulations.

The role requires a Montana CDL Class A, 5 years of driving experience, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of job-related experience in driving semi-tractor trailers.
• Montana CDL Class A license is required.
• Knowledge of semi-tractor trailer capabilities and interstate trucking rules.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicle for mechanical, safety and emergency equipment functionality.
• Inventory and inspect goods for quantity, temperature and conditions; report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle logs per state and federal regulations; follow weight, fuel and permit logs.

Skills

Semi-tractor trailer operations

Interstate trucking rules

Vehicle inspection

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Office software

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana CDL Class A license

Job description

Job Description - Commodities Truck Driver (01420) (26142180)

Position Title:

Commodities Truck Driver (01420) - ( 26142180 )

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Human & Community Services / Intergovernmental Human Services Division.

This position is primarily responsible for transporting and delivering over 9.5 million pounds of USDA purchased food. Operating a semi-tractor trailer, this position makes deliveries to over 270 agencies throughout Montana and 3 tribal organizations in Wyoming and Utah. Responsibilities of this position include: 1) Checking the vehicle to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; 2) Inventory and inspects goods to be moved to determine quantities, conditions, temperatures, and so forth. Reports any inconsistencies or problems at recipient agency to the supervisor; 3) Maintaining vehicle logs following applicable state and federal regulations such as weight limitations fuels and permit logs. The supervisor assigns the routes. Duties are performed independently without direct supervision.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of semi-tractor trailer capabilities.
• Skill in operating a conventional sleeper tractor with 48 ft.refrigerated trailer.
• Knowledge of interstate trucking rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of vehicle repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to provide effective and professional customer service.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others maintaining them over time.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of food transportation and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of forklift operation.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 5 years of job-related experience in driving semi-tractor trailers.
• Montana CDL Class A license is required.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Salary

28.90 - 28.90 Hourly

Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type : Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Aug 28, 2026, 3:26:32 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Resume, References

Contact Name : Amber Hultin | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.