Annual Salary: $40,499.52

Why you'll love this position:

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 Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!

What you'll do:

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

All you need for success:

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

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education)

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

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.