Medium Truck Driver

Overview

Drive gas or diesel powered trucks. Pick up, transport and deliver parts, material, equipment and components to pre-determined destinations. Vehicles typically carry cargo less than 4 tons (inclusive) usually six-wheels. Drive vehicles both on and off of Government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions. Transport Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) as necessary in performance of depot mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive trucks less than 26,000 pounds to destination for pick up and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips
• Monitor vehicle during operation and report maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher
• Secure loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination
• Report and receive direction via radio or cellular phone
• Assist in loading and unloading of material transported
• Must be able to hook up and/or disconnect tractor-trailer combination vehicles
• Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations
• Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Perform supervisory duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or GED (May substitute experience for education on a year-by-year basis)
• Must be able to obtain license to use any equipment for which a current license is not held within 30 days of selection
• Minimum six months general experience
• Minimum of six months specific experience demonstrating knowledge required to perform duties of position
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a Team
• Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Security Clearance

Position requires U.S. Citizenship, a United States Government background check and may require a U.S. Government SECRET Clearance. If SECRET Clearance Level is required, candidate must also:

• Have a current United States Government SECRET level security clearance or be able to successfully obtain the required clearance
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Works in shop/warehouse environment. Work involves repetitive motions and standing for long periods of time. Work is of a physical nature and requires the incumbent be able to lift 50 lbs overhead and/or repetitively. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is occasionally required.