Warehouse Truck Driver (Part-Time)

 WAREHOUSE TRUCK DRIVER (PART-TIME) 

MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT
 

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

Most of the over 1600 inmates at the Montana State Prison (MSP) are released back into their communities after serving their sentence. You can make a difference in inmate daily life, that results in lower recidivism and better long-term outcomes. We invite you to be part of a team of enthusiastic professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of MSP inmates and our communities. MSP has a 24-hour medical facility, educational opportunities for high school and university degrees, and a multitude of work programs. With more than $700 million in infrastructure projects underway at MSP and other DOC facilities, the benefits of modern correctional construction and technology are on the horizon. If you’re ready to build your future in a fulfilling career, join us today!

The Warehouse Truck Driver is responsible for making pickup and deliveries to Montana State Prison as well as all the regional prisons and numerous other facilities, both public and private, across the state of Montana. These deliveries include, but are not limited to, food products, office supplies, clothing, license plates, furniture, janitorial supplies, maintenance supplies and canteen. 

This position is also responsible for the receiving and dispatching of statewide deliveries as well as accurate inventory management. This position assists with the dispatching, scheduling and time entry in the absence of the warehouse manager. The successful candidate should have knowledge of warehousing techniques to include First In First Out (FIFO), merchandising techniques, receiving, warehousing, inventory management, logistics, and distributions in a secure environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

• Physical demands require the ability to lift approximately 75 to 100 pounds on a daily basis with occasions requiring up to 125 pounds.

• The ability to maneuver large equipment in small areas with extreme accuracy and be able to back into restrictive loading docks.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

Effective March 16, 2026, this agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.  After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification.   For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings.  In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.