Truck Driver, Heavy - CIF

UIC Alaska • Fort Jackson, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a full-time Heavy Truck Driver to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The role involves safely transporting passengers over designated routes, locally and over longer distances, as well as transporting, loading, unloading, stacking, and staging equipment. The driver may use a forklift or other material-handling equipment to load or unload trucks.

The position requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and other endorsements qualifying the driver to operate buses exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more. The driver maintains vehicle records and service documentation and performs operator-level inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor servicing. This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position with a targeted rate of $25.35 per hour.

The position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust Level (NACI) security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location. Bowhead notes that it may change the citizenship requirement if business needs or contractual obligations necessitate it. The stated salary information is a general guideline; compensation decisions may consider the position’s scope and responsibilities, experience, education and training, skills, internal equity, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and other endorsements qualifying the driver to operate buses exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Level (NACI) security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location.
• Frequently lift items weighing up to 25 pounds independently and occasionally lift up to 65 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Use arms, hands, and fingers to pull and position materials, sew, and use tools such as shears.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience driving with a CDL.
• Familiarity with the military.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers over designated routes, both locally and over longer distances.
• Transport, load, unload, stack, and stage equipment.
• Load or unload trucks using a forklift or other material-handling equipment, as needed.
• Review paperwork, conduct inventory, and verify load accuracy.
• Complete vehicle utilization records, including miles and hours operated and POL added.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance, daily inspections, and minor servicing in accordance with regulations and company policy.
• Determine safe and practical routes while observing speed limits and traffic regulations.
• Maintain required logs, inspection forms, and service documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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