Medium Duty Driver II

JPL/NASA•Pasadena, CA

2d•$55,744 - $75,712•Onsite

About The Position

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. The Facilities and Logistics Operations Division (6400) oversees the physical development, maintenance, and safe operation of the Laboratory’s infrastructure to enable advanced workplaces, resilient systems, and uninterrupted mission support. Within this division, the Logistics & Operations Planning Section (643) manages Lab-wide logistics operations, including centralized control of all equipment and manufacturing assets; end-to-end material requirements planning, material movement, delivery, and inventory; and specialized technical services in metrology, measurement systems, and project flight hardware. Within this section, we are seeking a Medium Duty Driver II for the Transportation & Fleet Management Group (643B). In this role, you will drive trucks, buses, shuttles, vans, forklifts, and other specialized equipment to transport equipment, materials, and personnel to various locations on and off the Laboratory. The Medium Duty Driver supports the daily operations of the Transportation & Fleet Management Group, overseeing the safe and efficient movement of equipment, personnel, and mission‑critical assets. This role ensures operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with policy and transportation regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and eager to apply advanced knowledge of transport services to material movement, high‑value asset transportation, and logistics operations.

Requirements

Typically requires a High School diploma with a minimum of 6 years of related work experience, or an Associate's degree with 1 year of related experience; or equivalent required training.
Demonstrated experience operating forklifts, commercial trucks, and other specialized transportation equipment (e.g., heavy-duty tugger vehicles).
Maintains a valid California Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) to drive single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less with air brakes.
Maintains Passenger (P) endorsement to drive buses and other personnel transportation vehicles.
Maintains Air Brakes endorsement and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Medical Card).
Possesses a valid, current forklift certification for transportation duties.
Clean driving record.
Ability to safely lift, move, load, and unload items up to 50 lbs. individually, and heavier items with assistance (e.g., team lifts, forklifts, or material handling equipment).
Ability to utilize standard field technology, including inventory scanners, barcodes, computers, smartphones, and GPS navigation applications.
Excellent verbal communication and proactive customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience operating a bus and passenger shuttle within passenger transport operations (e.g., airport shuttle, student transport, public transit), including ADA wheelchair lift operations (preferred).
Maintains a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement

Responsibilities

Transport equipment, materials, and personnel safely across the Laboratory and to off-site locations.
Plan efficient routes and estimate transit times to ensure dependable transport.
Conduct routine vehicle checks prior to use, monitor vehicle performance, fuel vehicles, and perform loading/unloading duties.
Identify and report less obvious vehicle maintenance issues to ensure fleet readiness.
Assist with the specialized transport of heavier items and critical, high-value assets (e.g., flight hardware).
Perform all work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies, safety standards, and industry and Laboratory best practices.
Record deliveries and field activities accurately via digital scanners and other mobile devices.
Troubleshoot basic field or delivery issues.
Resolve day-to-day, common customer service inquiries efficiently and professionally.
Interact with your direct supervisor, teammates, and customers on a regular basis.
Assist less experienced personnel with routine work assignments.