We’ve been looking for you! We know you value job security, work life balance and opportunity for growth. Join us at the NYS Office of Mental Health Cook Chill Production Center located at 145 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 as a Truck Driver and receive all of that and more!
Who we are:
In operation since 1994, the Cook Chill Production Center (CCPC) not only serves NYS Office of Mental Health facilities, but we also serve government facilities, private state facilities, and Not-For-Profit agencies. That’s approximately 15,000 pounds of food being delivered annually in refrigerated trucks from Buffalo to Long Island!
What we need from you:
To be eligible for the Tractor Trailer Operator position ($44,351): Candidates must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a Class A motor vehicle. Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain any driver’s license endorsements required under the New York State Department of Transportation’s regulations for the transportation of specific types of products in the course of their normal duties (an example of this would be a Hazardous Materials endorsement).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 months of experience driving a 13 or 18 speed tractor trailer
To be eligible for the Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator position ($54, 425): Candidates must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a Class A motor vehicle in New York State, and meet requirements of the New York State Thruway Authority for tandem trailer operation which includes:
- Possession of a current Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement(s) for operation of doubles/triples and air brakes. (If applicable, a Tanker and/or Hazardous Materials endorsement is also necessary.)
- 26 years of age or older
- In good health
- 5 years of provable experience driving tractor trailer combinations
This position requires driving CMV with a manual transmission.
Appointees will also be required to obtain and maintain any driver’s license endorsements required under the New York State Department of Transportation’s regulations for the transportation of specific types of products in the course of their normal duties.
A day in the life:
Tractor Trailer Operators drive tandem or straight body refrigerated trucks over the road. You will deliver food orders to receptor sites; assist in loading and unloading of goods from refrigerated or freezer work areas; check goods when loading or unloading against shipping documents; and monitor truck safety and maintenance guides. Can we count on you to do the following?
- Drive assigned tractor trailer to designated locations by designated routes to deliver and/or pick up shipments of a variety of goods.
- Maintain and check assigned vehicle and tandem trailers before and after run.
- May be required to operate refrigerated trailers to provide frozen and cooled temperatures to transport perishable goods.
- Maintain work, shipping, and expense records.
- Perform various manual tasks in and around warehouse area when not involved in delivery activities including lifting heavy food items, receiving inventory, rotating stock, pulling product from refrigerators and freezers, and loading refrigerated trailers.
What we offer:
- Down State salary adjustment of $4000
- Total starting salary $44,391
- Compressed Monday – Friday schedule; 40 hours per week; 6AM - 4:30PM
- Home Daily
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Free Dental Insurance
- Free Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System
- Various savings plan programs.
What we stand for:
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We have multiple positions open, let’s get you started in your career, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,391.00 - $54,425.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you safely operate a vehicle with a manual transmission?
Work Location: In person
