Vehicle/Equipment Operator II/Food Distribution Truck Driver

Vehicle/Equipment Operator II/Food Distribution Truck DriverApply: Rowan County, NC: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: October 16, 2026 (3 days left to apply): JR-126047AgencyDept of Agriculture, Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleVehicle/Equipment Operator II (S)Position Number60012756GradeNC05About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.Description of WorkPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional wellbeing of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA foods to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers six food programs for USDA. Duties involve the transportation and delivery of USDA foods to various agencies (covers 42 counties) throughout North Carolina. Some overnight travel is required. Selected applicant will be subject to a reference check, driver's license check, criminal background check, and Job Ready Services Fit Test.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $33,902 - $59,327 * # Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license (Class A CDL).* # Must meet commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements.* # Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds of force using a pallet jack when necessary and be able to lift/stack a minimum of 50 pounds.* # Must have good customer service skills and experience.* # Ability to complete paperwork/data entry using a tablet or computer is desired. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits. Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.