Transport Driver - Temporary - State of Iowa : Job Details

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 Temporary Transport Driver to join the team at the Woodward Resource Center (WRC). This is a Temporary position, with variable hours Monday - Friday, limited to 780 hours per fiscal year.What You'll Do:* Deliver food and supplies from the Central Distribution Center (CDC) to statewide customers, primarily the State of Iowa facilities in the Department of Corrections (DOC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Iowa Veterans Home. * Assemble orders from the 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 CompetenciesSuccessful 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.WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice. This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID), daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability.Join Us TodayJoin us at WRC and be part of a team where your work truly matters.The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA EmployerHHS 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-###-#### 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.038 CDL - Air Brakes UnrestrictedApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:1) Two years of full-time work experience in operating heavy trucks or tractor-trailers exceeding four tons.2) 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.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.* 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).