Transport Driver - FCC

State of Missouri; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance and family coverage

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Leave? 10 hours monthly leave

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee wellness initiatives

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a CDL A driver to operate a large tractor trailer, delivering materials across the state. You will maintain compliance logs and communicate with customers as needed while ensuring safety and efficiency on every route.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Class A CDL; one or more years of tractor trailer experience are required. This full-time role offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience operating a tractor trailer.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• A Class A commercial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large tractor trailer rig to pick up and/or deliver vocational enterprises products or other materials within Missouri.
• Loads, unloads, and performs necessary handling operations; lift and move heavy objects as required.
• Maintain logs, mileage tracing, and other paperwork as required.
• Keep truck and equipment in good condition and report repairs when needed.
• Take photos or communicate with customers regarding issues on the route; supervise an offender worker when present.

Skills

CDL A

Tractor trailer operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour medium security differential ($1,560 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a medium-security institution.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Operate a large tractor trailer rig to pick up and/or deliver vocational enterprises products or other materials/supplies to various locations within the State of Missouri
• Loads, unloads, and performs necessary handling operations in connection with products being transported / Ability to lift, move, and stack heavy objects / Ensure freight is handled professionally and delivered to the appropriate location
• Maintain appropriate logs, mileage tracing, duel consumption, and other paperwork as required
• Maintains truck and equipment by checking oil, tires, safety equipment, trailer connection, etc. / ensure problems are reported to the appropriate staff in writing to ensure repairs are completed
• Takes photos, prepares memos, or has conversations with customers (if available) regarding any issue that may arise on the route / Supervision of an offender worker who will accompany the driver to several area hospitals for pick-up and delivery of laundry / Performs work independently within established guidelines / Receives general administration direction
• Must operate state vehicles in a safe, courteous manner and abide by all posted speed limit and traffic control regulations / Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others / Ability to carry out instructions

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Class A CDL license

One or more years of experience in the operation of a tractor trailer; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency; AND a Class A commercial driver’s license

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.