Heavy Truck Driver (Correctional Facility)
- California Prison Industry Authority
- Folsom, CA, USA
- $4,993 - $5,970 monthly
Job Description
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 501968 by the application deadline of 12/27/2025 by 11:59 pm.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.
As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:
- At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- CalPERS retirement benefits
Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!
The incumbent is responsible for the transportation and handling of Prison Industry Authority (PIA) goods and materials to appointed destinations throughout California, following Department of Transportation (DOT) and California Vehicle Codes rules and regulations. Employees will have regular and substantial contact with persons incarcerated in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions and/or medical facilities.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0400-1200
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 501968 by the application's final filing date of 12/27/2025
Steps to Apply -
- Create a CalCareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application template - be detailed! Share what type of vehicle was driven, what was transported, etc.
- Apply for the job! (Apply before the application deadline)
- Apply for the exam (You can apply first, then take the exam!)
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Driving experience.
- Experience loading and unloading goods and equipment into trailers.
- Customer service experience: Communicating with internal and external customers.
- Experience working with refrigerated trailers; monitoring temperatures.
- Work experience: Law enforcement, military service, state service.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALPIA
California Prison Industry Authority is a state agency with 36 institutions across the State.
Mission
CALPIA is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals productive work and training opportunities.
Vision
Changing incarcerated individuals’ lives through innovative job training for a safer California.
Goals
GOAL 1: ENHANCE INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS’ LIVES TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM
GOAL 2: PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
GOAL 3: FOSTER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AS CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ORGANIZATION
Values
Leadership: Have a vision, inspire and empower others to act.
Professionalism: Mutual courtesy and respect among all levels of staff.
Integrity: Do the right thing in all circumstances.
Teamwork: Be collaborative in working towards solutions.
Safety: Be proactive in identifying and preventing safety issues.
Accountability: Accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of you – both good and bad.
Quality Principles
We implement our Quality Policy through:
- Customer Focus
- Leadership
- Involvement of People
- Process Approach
- System Approach
- Continual Improvement
- Factual Approach to Decision Making