Commodities Truck Driver (01420)

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 whether 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.

• Preferred:

• Knowledge of food transportation and storage procedures.

• Knowledge of forklift operation.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

• 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.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.