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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/01/23

Applications Due05/31/23

Vacancy ID129867

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleTandem Tractor Trailer Operator, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47530 to $58016 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address 145 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Minimum Qualifications This is a non-competitive class position. 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. 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).


1. Driver possesses 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.) Please include a copy (front and back) of your drivers license as proof of your endorsements.

2. Driver is 26 years of age or older, in good health and has a minimum of 5 years provable experience driving tractor trailer combinations.

3. Driver has passed an approved LCV/tandem course.


This position requires vaccination against COVID-19.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill two permanent Tandem Tractor Trailer Operator, G-12, positions at the Cook Chill Production Center (CCPC) located in Orangeburg, New York. CCPC produces wholesome food that meets the nutritional and budgetary needs of its customers, which include OMH facilities, other state and government facilities, and non-profit agencies. The incumbent will perform duties allocated between the warehouse and driving assigned tractor trailer to designated New York locations as needed. This position will require traveling on average, two overnight routes per month and additional routes as assigned.

The Tandem Tractor Trailer Operators drive tandem or straight body refrigerated trucks over the road. The incumbent 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. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, 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.

Additional Comments This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $3,087.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Michelle Larimore

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #129867 in the subject line of your email when applying. Please include a copy (front and back) of your driver's license as proof of your endorsements.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.

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