Medium Truck Driver

Amentum • East Brunswick, NJ

2d

About The Position

Drives gas- or diesel-powered trucks, typically weighing more than 5 tons, to pick up, transport, and deliver government-seized property to assigned destinations. Drives on and off government and commercial facilities in varied traffic conditions and interacts with government law enforcement personnel, clients, and the public. Performs inventories of received and released property, maintains accountability through Bills of Lading and Chains of Custody, and completes daily logs and inspection reports. The role requires full-time travel, with 80% travel specified, including per diem. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible Service Contract Act position. The listed compensation is $23.86 per hour.

Requirements

• At least six months of general experience.
• At least six months of specific experience demonstrating knowledge required to perform the position.
• High school diploma or GED; specific experience may substitute for high school education at a rate of one year of experience for one year of high school.
• Ability to write correspondence and maintain logs, if required.
• Must obtain a license for any equipment for which the employee does not currently hold a license within 30 days of selection.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT physical certification.
• Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Valid operator’s license.
• No major chargeable accidents in the last three years and no more than one minor chargeable accident per year in the last three years.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and maintain required security requirements.
• Ability to travel full time; position requires 80% travel.
• Ability to sit for long periods; frequently climb or balance; and occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks up to 26,000 lbs to assigned pickup and delivery destinations using instructions, directions, and maps.
• Inspect trucks for defects before and after trips.
• Monitor vehicles during operation and report maintenance or repair needs to management.
• Secure transported loads to ensure safe, undamaged arrival.
• Load and unload vehicles using material handling equipment.
• Help manage routes and routines to achieve efficiency.
• Inventory property received and released and maintain accountability on Bills of Lading and Chains of Custody.
• Complete daily logs and inspection reports.
• Interact with government law enforcement personnel, clients, and the public in a professional manner.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Complete applicable training and safety responsibilities, follow operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures, and comply with Amentum quality requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health and welfare payments per eligible hour, with any remaining amounts after applicable deductions deposited to the employee’s 401(k) quarterly
• Per diem for required travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED