Truck Driver, Heavy - CIF

Bowhead • Columbia, SC

4d • 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 driver safely transports passengers on designated local and longer-distance routes and primarily transports, loads, unloads, stacks, and stages equipment. The position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and additional endorsements for operating buses exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

The role includes inspecting and maintaining the vehicle, completing utilization and service records, determining safe and practical routes, and complying with traffic regulations and company policies. This is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position with a targeted hourly rate of $25.35. The driver must be able to obtain a Public Trust (NACI) security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required due to the work location, though Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement based on business or contractual needs.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and additional endorsements permitting operation of 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 all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment, with the 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.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, standing, walking, and sitting for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of CDL driving experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with the military is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers over designated local and longer-distance routes.
• Transport, load, unload, stack, and stage equipment.
• Load or unload trucks using a forklift or other material-handling equipment when 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
• Education Level: High school or GED