Transport Driver

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Transport Driver to join the team at the Woodward Resource Center (WRC). This is a full-time position with HHS.

What You'll Do

• Deliver food and supplies from the Central Distribution Center to statewide customers, primarily the State of Iowa facilities in the Department of Corrections, the Iowa Veterans Home, and HHS.
• Assemble orders from customer purchase orders, stack onto pallets, and shrink wrap in a manner to ensure food is secure. Use the delivery schedule to ensure orders are ready for timely delivery.
• Correctly load trucks for delivery, considering even distribution of weight, type of product, and order of deliveries.
• Unload and receive merchandise. Check merchandise received compared to delivery documents to ensure product received meets standards and orders. Check condition of delivered goods for damage.
• Date and rotate stock so that the product which was received first is also delivered to customers first. Store merchandise in proper locations. Make recommendations as needed concerning stock levels and if products need to be replenished.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in the warehouse.
• Monitor condition of trucks, and mileage. Report to supervisor any need for major repairs, or routine maintenance.
  
  

Key Competencies

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes unrestricted-REQUIRED
• Operation of heavy trucks/tractor trailer in a safe manner
• Familiarity with motor vehicle laws, rules, and regulations
• Operation of warehouse equipment
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Working collaboratively with customers to meet their needs
• Awareness of warehouse operations including stock management, inventory, receiving, and issuing.
  
  

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
  
  

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Join Us Today

Join us at WRC and be part of a team where your work truly matters.

Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Wells Fargo Arena (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Selectives

038 CDL – Air Brakes Unrestricted

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Two years of full-time work experience in operating heavy trucks or tractor-trailers exceeding four tons.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where satisfactory completion of a truck driving program approved by the Iowa Department of Education from an accredited college or vocational school equals six months of full-time experience.
  
  

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Additional Qualification Requirements

• Positions in this class require a possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
• Positions in this class are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in a random drug and alcohol testing program and will be subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations (in conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 40 and 382).