Motor Vehicle Operator - CDL

Location: Hawthorne, Nevada – supporting the Hawthorne Army Depot.

About the role

Operate vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, and truck tractors with trailer or semi-trailer coupled by use of a turntable or pintle hook. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Work in close proximity to a demilitarization facility.
• Operate vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, trucks, and truck tractors with trailer or semi-trailer coupled by use of a turntable or pintle hook.
• Couple and uncouple trailers by manipulating fifth wheel, pintle hooks, lunettes, safety chains, brake hoses, and electrical connections.
• Follow Safety Data Sheet guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials.
• Perform work responsibilities with supervisory guidance, applying accepted craft or trade techniques, good housekeeping practices, and safe, efficient work procedures.
• Develop load data and distribute and secure cargo accordingly.
• Install protective covering as necessary.
• Mark dangerous or protruding cargo and attach chains to vehicles.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the truck, including operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and locating material in the storage site, when the driver’s absence from the truck will not create a safety or security problem.
• Perform operator inspections of assigned equipment, document deficiencies on designated checklist, and submit to Vehicle Maintenance for repair actions.
• Determine malfunctions, advise repair personnel, and prepare write-ups.
• Service equipment by replenishing items such as coolant, fuel, oil, and air as appropriate.
• Drain air tanks, filters, pumps, and segregators.
• Perform all other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 5 years of general driving experience with a clean record.
• Must have and maintain a valid state, Class A, CDL Driver’s License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
• Must be willing and able to be trained to operate forklift/fork truck or material handling lifting devices.
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours, and/or rotating shifts.
• Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, including any Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) drill, contingency, and/or emergency requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly during normal and crisis situations.
• Must be able to perform work duties routinely in a safe and effective manner, remaining alert and aware of potential work/safety hazards at all times, especially while performing safety-sensitive duties.
• Must be willing and able to wear various levels of personal protective equipment.
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain/maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship is required).

Safety Sensitive

This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13, and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 120 hours per year, accrued at 4.62 hours per pay period.
• Sick leave – one (1) hour of accrual for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Paid holidays – eleven (11) per calendar year.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee stock option plan.

Pay

$34.72 - $37.92 per hour.