Interstate Truck Driver

Position Number: 22080272 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: 09/08/2023 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $34,905 
[[Federal Surplus Property / Internal Services and Logistics Branch]] 
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state's premier public safety agency.

Applicant must be available for disaster duty at any time.  Twelve-hour work schedules are possible and all ADEM positions are subject to 24-hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency or disaster.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Operates state commercial diesel trucks, forklifts, winches, and other heavy machinery equipment to pick-up and/or deliver surplus property to Arkansas and other states. Loads and secures property, according to Federal Department of Transportation Standards, and plans routes to minimize agency and department costs. Inspects and reports to Program Management the condition of surplus government property for serviceability and use by qualified agency, verifies property list before loading and unloading, and provides technical assistance to donees in warehouse upon delivery. Maintains driver's daily log book, as prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation, including Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections; maintains fuel mileage reports, performs light maintenance to equipment, as necessary, and completes timesheet and travel reimbursement forms. Performs other duties as assigned.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience with flatbed, stepdeck and RGN  type trailers and cargo. Some customer service skills. Ability to operate a fork life and various types of heavy equipment. Knowledge of United State Department of Transportation Federal Government Rules and Regulations for loading, transporting, and securing heavy equipment. Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices and procedures. Ability to operate heavy machinery, such as forklifts, winches, cranes, or bulldozers. Ability to travel cross-country for extended periods of time. Ability to communicate in oral and written form.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:  Must possess a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with endorsements of passenger and tank vehicle or be able to achieve once hired. Must pass a Department of Transportation medical examination. Must not have any felony convictions, in order to assess federal properties. Ability to lift 50lbs. or more repeatedly. Ability to climb bend and turn as necessary to load, secure, and unload cargo. The ability to contact other governmental agencies and make arrangements and appointment for pick up of surplus property. Must pass DOT drug test. Must be able to perform basic electronic and digital functions on a smart phone or laptop computer; i.e. send or respond to email, enter data on timesheet, operate GPS, etc.  

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

All ADEM positions could include travel in and out of state and are subject to 24 hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Applications will be pre-screened for completion and also for the availability to travel.  You may attach a resume, however, all the information requested in the Employment History section of the state application must be completed.  Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Make sure to include any military service you may have.  Applicants claiming Veterans Preference Points (Active Duty Veteran, Widow of Veteran, and Widow of Disabled Veteran) must attach proof of status to application in order to receive Veterans Preference Points.

The Department of Public Safety has implemented a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free workplace policy pursuant to A.C.A. 11-14-101, et seq. All ADEM positions are designated as safety sensitive in which a person performing the duties of their positions while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other controlled substances may constitute a threat to health, safety, or handling of confidential information. As allowed by law, all prospective employees who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to a drug test. Refusal to take the drug test or results that indicate a presence of illegal drugs or prescription drugs for which the individual has no prescription will be the basis for precluding the individual from employment. Additionally, employees are subject to random drug and alcohol tests as a condition of continued employment.

This position has a mandatory 6-month probationary period.  This position also requires mandatory 5.25% contribution to the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System.

Benefits package may include health and life insurance, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Credit Union availability, retirement, career bonuses and deferred compensation plans.