Prison enterprises Truck Driver

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections -

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge, LA

This position will be domiciled at the Louisiana State Penitentiary

A valid Louisiana Class A commercial driver's license is required.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE

OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

There is Premium Pay for this position:

A rate between $1.00 and $2.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC.

This position offers an additional $0.58 per hour for location pay.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
• To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique Thomas and Jane Brown

Human Resources Department

(225) 342-5084 or (225) 342-6664

Fax: 225-342-5968

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operation requiring a Class A CDL driver's license.

SUBSTITUTION:

Completion of a tractor trailer driving training program will substitute for six months of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must possess a valid Louisiana Class A commercial driver's license at time of application.

Function of Work:

To transport and deliver industry products, livestock, and farm crops statewide for a correctional facility.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

General from a Prison Enterprises Manager or other higher-level personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over lower level personnel and inmates.

Location of Work:

Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, Prison Enterprises.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Mobile Equipment Operator positions by the requirement to operate heavy mobile equipment for a correctional facility, and provide security for assigned inmates.

Delivers Prison Enterprises products to customers and correctional facilities daily.

Ensures chemical products are handled in a safe manner during transport and delivery.

Supervises inmates loading and unloading cargo.

Verifies cargo during loading, at point of shipment, and unloading at delivery site.

Performs pre and post operation vehicle checks and routine maintenance.

Serves as public relations officer for Prison Enterprises regarding problems with shipments.

Complies with federal and state laws and the regulations set by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health, and ACA/ACI Standards.