Long Distance Truck Driver

State of North Carolina Long Distance Truck Driver SALARY $31,688.
00 - $55,453.
00 Annually LOCATION Harnett County, NC JOB TYPE Permanent Full-Time JOB NUMBER 24-04017 DAC CE 60077011 DEPARTMENT Adult Correction DIVISION Secretary's Office OPENING DATE 03/22/2024 CLOSING DATE 4/2/2024 5:00 PM Eastern JOB CLASS TITLE Vehicle Equipment Operator II POSITION NUMBER 60077011 SECTION Correction Enterprises WORK LOCATION Harnett Correctional - Meat Processing Plant SALARY GRADE NC05 Description of Work The primary purpose of this position is to load, transport and unload all materials manufactured by North Carolina Enterprise Meat Processing Plant located at Harnett Correctional in Lillington NC.
The major purpose of this position is to operate a road tractor, transporting cargo on a variety of routes.
Duties will involve the skilled and safe operation of a tractor-trailer for transporting cargo on lengthy trips in state.
Employees work somewhat independently and are responsible for the security and good condition of the load, record keeping, and route planning and determination.
Work may include some public relations and other duties.
There are long periods of sitting in this position.
Work requires turning the steering wheel, changing the gears, and depressing the clutch, gas and brake pedals with considerable effort.
It requires constant hand and eye coordination and frequent use of hands, arms, and legs while operating the vehicle.
Overtime may be necessary to complete the day's delivery.
Periodically, this employee will be required to stay overnight when making certain runs to the western part of the state.
The operation of the vehicle is done independently and governed by traffic rules and regulations.
Work is assigned by verbal command, or in written form.
Work is reviewed to determined timeliness of delivery, condition of cargo upon delivery, accuracy of records and condition of vehicle.
This employee is responsible for safely transporting frozen/refrigerated food goods to Prison facilities across the state.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.
However, times may vary.
*Note to Current State Employees:* The salary grade for this position is *NC05*.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies *The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.
Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
* *To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess **ALL* *of the following:* *- Must have a class A Commercial Driver's License* *- Must have experience handling a truck tractor-trailer rig combination.
* *- Must possess knowledge of all applicable state and federal laws pertinent to truck-trailer operation.
* At least two years of experience as a Long-Distance Truck Driver Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”.
If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both.
See the oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Supplemental and Contact Information *About the NC Dept.
of Adult Correction (DAC):* The *Department of Adult Correction (DAC)* is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.
This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.
Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
*About Correction Enterprises:* *Correction Enterprises (CE)* provides technical and behavioral job training to offenders that will increase their opportunity for successful reentry upon release.
Correction Enterprises is a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment at no cost to the taxpayers of North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
*It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
* If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
* If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept.
of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
* The NC Dept.
of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept.
of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
* Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Erica Harris at 919-324-1451.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $31,688.
00 - $55,543.
00 per mile Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Trucking driver type: * Company driver Trucking home time: * Home daily Trucking route: * Local * Regional People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person