Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, Cook Chill Production Center;

New York State Office of Mental Health; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downstate Adjustment $4,150

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is recruiting for a permanent Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, G-12, at the Cook Chill Production Center in Orangeburg, NY. The role involves delivering food orders, loading/unloading, and maintaining vehicle safety and records.

Incumbents travel occasionally overnight and must meet NYSDOT tandem trailer requirements. A Downstate Adjustment of $4,150 applies. This is a non-competitive civil service position with fulltime hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A license in New York State.
• Minimum 5 years provable experience driving tractor-trailer combinations.
• Must operate CMV with a manual transmission.
• Endorsements required under NYSDOT regulations for transporting specific products.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned tractor trailer to designated locations to deliver and/or pick up shipments.
• Maintain and check vehicle and tandem trailers before and after runs.
• May operate refrigerated trailers to transport perishable goods.
• Maintain shipping, work, and expense records.
• Assist in loading/unloading and related warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Class A License

Vehicle Inspection

Route Planning

Record Keeping

Job description

Duties Description

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a permanent Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, G-12, position at the Cook Chill Production Center (CCPC) located in Orangeburg, New York. CCPC produces wholesome food that meets the nutritional and budgetary needs of its customers, which include OMH facilities, other state and government facilities, and non-profit agencies. The incumbent will perform duties allocated between the warehouse and driving assigned tractor trailer to designated New York locations as needed. This position will require traveling on average, two overnight routes per month and additional routes as assigned.

The Tandem Tractor Trailer Operators drive tandem, or straight body refrigerated trucks over the road. The incumbent will deliver food orders to receptor sites; assist in loading and unloading of goods from refrigerated or freezer work areas; check goods when loading or unloading against shipping documents; and monitor truck safety and maintenance guides. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drive assigned tractor trailer to designated locations by designated routes to deliver and/or pick up shipments of a variety of goods.
• Maintain and check assigned vehicle and tandem trailers before and after run.
• May be required to operate refrigerated trailers to provide frozen and cooled temperatures to transport perishable goods.
• Maintain work, shipping, and expense records.
• Perform various manual tasks in and around warehouse area when not involved in delivery activities including lifting heavy food items, receiving inventory, rotating stock, Pulling product from refrigerators and freezers, and loading refrigerated trailers.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a non-competitive class position. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a Class A motor vehicle in New York State, and meet requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority for tandem trailer operation which includes:

• Driver is 26 years of age or older, in good health and has a minimum of 5 years provable experience driving tractor trailer combinations.

This position requires driving CMV with a manual transmission.

Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain any driver’s license endorsements required under the New York State Department of Transportation’s regulations for the transportation of specific types of products in the course of their normal duties.

Additional Comments

This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.

Mission and Values

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.