Heavy Truck Driver

Akima, LLC•Fort Stewart, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver – Heavy operates commercial and military-style heavy vehicles to transport Army equipment, materiel, and supplies in support of turn-in site operations. This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and adherence to U.S. Army, DOT, OSHA, and contract requirements for the safe and efficient movement of government property. The driver supports inbound and outbound movements, mass turn-ins, and local/line-haul operations, ensuring equipment is delivered, staged, and documented properly. The Truck driver drives a truck to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various types of establishments such as: manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, or between retail establishments and customers' houses or places of business. This driver may also load or unload truck with or without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in good working order. Sales route and over-the-road drivers are excluded. An over-the-road driver regularly drives a truck over such a distance that the worker does not return to the departure point in the same workday, or is a worker who is paid on a mileage or mileage plus load factor basis, and may be compensated for or provided meals or lodging or both. For wage study purposes, Truck Drivers are classified by type and the rated capacity of truck. Rated capacity is the gross vehicle weight minus the empty weight of the vehicle: Straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; however, equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A or B as required).
Army OF 346 military driver’s license preferred (may be obtained on-site).
HAZMAT endorsement (preferred/required if hauling hazardous materials).
3–5 years of heavy truck driving experience; prior Army or contractor logistics experience preferred.
Familiarity with military or government cargo movement highly desirable.
DOT/FMCSA safety regulations.
Army transportation regulations: AR 55-355, AR 710-2, DTR 4500.9-R.
Army forms and documentation requirements for vehicle/equipment movement.
Ability to operate heavy trucks, tractor-trailers, and MHE safely.
Strong attention to detail for load securement and documentation.
Good communication skills for coordination with Army units and site staff.
Ability to work in high-tempo environments with shifting priorities.
Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
Must have a real ID.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to obtain Tier1/ NACI (Public trust) background eligibility.
Basic proficiency in the English language (reading and writing).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.
Must also meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high, or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Army OF 346 military driver’s license
HAZMAT endorsement
prior Army or contractor logistics experience
Familiarity with military or government cargo movement

Responsibilities

Operate heavy trucks, tractor-trailers, and flatbeds to transport vehicles, equipment, and Class IX materiel.
Support equipment turn-in operations by hauling assets from Army units to the site or designated locations.
Assist with loading, securing, and unloading cargo using chains, binders, straps, and blocking/bracing.
Conduct local and long-haul missions in compliance with Army movement requirements and DTR 4500.9-R.
Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) before, during, and after operations.
Report deficiencies and coordinate repairs in accordance with Army and company maintenance procedures.
Maintain driver logs, trip tickets, fuel records, and inspection sheets.
Ensure proper completion of shipping and transport documents (DD Form 1348-1A, DD Form 626, DD Form 836, TCMDs, bills of lading).
Comply with DOT regulations, Army safety standards, and HAZMAT transport rules.
Update Army logistics/transportation systems (TC-AIMS II, GCSS-Army) when required.
Adhere to OSHA, Army, and company safety procedures during operations.
Ensure proper load securement and weight distribution before movement.
Safeguard government property and report accidents, incidents, or discrepancies immediately.
Assist warehouse and supply teams with staging and positioning of vehicles/equipment.
Support mass turn-in events by coordinating scheduled pick-ups and deliveries.
Provide transportation updates to the Transportation Coordinator and Site Manager.