Lead Truck Driver

Bowhead•Columbia, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Lead Heavy Truck Driver to lead a convoy of buses to and from their prospective training areas to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC. This role involves driving various vehicles, including up to 44-passenger buses and water/van trucks, ensuring the safe and timely transport of personnel and materials. The Lead Truck Driver will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance, record-keeping, and potentially assisting with building upkeep.

Requirements

Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsements and other endorsements that will allow the operation of buses exceeding 26,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight) and the operation of liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
High school Diploma or GED required
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust Level (NACI).
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

At least two (2+) years of experience driving with a CDL preferred
A familiarity with the military is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Leads a convoy of buses to and from their prospected training areas.
Communicates by radio to base command for instructions and route deviations.
Gives safety briefs.
Communicates with the senior drill sergeants when loading the buses.
Verifies destination routes on the trams sheet.
Mediates problems to ensure transport of trainees is completed.
Drives motor vehicles ranging in size from sedan to 44 passenger buses on scheduled short trips and transporting personnel from one place to another.
Observes established time schedules and follows prescribed routes and established speed limits.
Controls the loading and unloading of passengers and/or equipment, ensuring maximum capacity is observed and only authorized persons are transported.
Completes vehicle utilization records to include miles operated, hours operated, POL added, and number of passengers transported.
Completes driver’s accident report when necessary.
Reports any misbehavior of passengers on bus.
Performs driver’s maintenance in accordance with established regulations.
Drives water truck and van truck of less than 4 ton capacity, with up to four wheel drive to transport drinking water, articles and materials throughout the post.
Observes established time schedules and determines most practical and safe routes observing speed limits in various areas and on highways.
Supervises the loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring that the maximum capacity regulations are observed and only authorized cargo is transported.
Completes vehicle utilization records to include miles and hours operated, and service records.
Performs maintenance, upkeep of the physical work building, and other tasks assigned by Supervisor.
Drives other vehicles for which qualified and licensed when required by the workload.
Keeps vehicles clean, inside and outside, at all times.