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Cherokee Nation

Transport Driver

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$41,359 / year median in Oklahoma

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

Overview
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transports patients to and from medical facilities. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED. At least 2 years of related experience.
COMPETENCIES
Decision-making skills. Oral communication skills. Customer service skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions. Clean driving record. Vision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move more up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. First Aid/CPR PASS Basic Training Defensive Driving Wheelchair Training (wheelchair drivers only)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual national, state, or county background checks. No crimes of violence, substance abuse, or sexual abuse in the past 7 years. Must be able to pass national pre-employment and annual Sex Offender background checks. Motor vehicle record 3-year history must be free from DUI/DWI, suspensions, and must not have more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 2 years. This position requires drug and alcohol screening.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED. At least 2 years of related experience.
COMPETENCIES
Decision-making skills. Oral communication skills. Customer service skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions. Clean driving record. Vision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move more up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. First Aid/CPR PASS Basic Training Defensive Driving Wheelchair Training (wheelchair drivers only)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to pass pre-employment and annual national, state, or county background checks. No crimes of violence, substance abuse, or sexual abuse in the past 7 years. Must be able to pass national pre-employment and annual Sex Offender background checks. Motor vehicle record 3-year history must be free from DUI/DWI, suspensions, and must not have more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 2 years. This position requires drug and alcohol screening.