Truck Driver- Full Performance

Amentum•Falls Church, VA

7d•$36 - $39

About The Position

Full Performance-level truck drivers load, drive, and unload trucks within the WMA. They operate a range of vehicles and material-handling equipment, including tractor-trailers, box trucks, and forklifts, and deliver and pick up materials locally and nationwide. Applicants must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain this clearance. Drivers prepare for trips by receiving assignments and manifests, inspecting vehicles, recording travel data, and assisting with loading according to weight-distribution requirements. During deliveries, they provide access documentation, identify items needing special handling, unload and deliver materials to customers, and provide professional customer service. They also communicate with dispatch using a laptop and communication software when outside the metro WMA. On return trips, drivers assist with loading backhaul cargo, check it against the return manifest, record travel data, and complete trip accounting in a computer-based reporting system. They may also perform warehouse duties, including loading and unloading trucks and moving materials between staging locations. The position is hourly, overtime-eligible, and covered by the Service Contract Act. The listed compensation is $36.00–$39.00 per hour; eligible employees may receive additional health and welfare payments under SCA provisions, depending on selected benefits.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required to maintain the clearance.
One year of truck-driving experience, including long-haul driving and heavy-equipment trucks over 10,000 lbs.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Class A driver's license with HAZMAT and double-and-triple-wide-trailer endorsements.
Valid DOT medical physical for operating trucks.
Forklift certification.
Thorough knowledge of safe operation of a range of vehicles and material-handling equipment within the scope of a commercial Class A driver's license with endorsements.
Knowledge of cargo loading and weight-distribution guidelines and limitations.
Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of Sponsor-unique policies and regulations concerning secure transportation of materials.
Knowledge of DOT regulations for transporting hazardous materials.
Knowledge of loading-dock and tractor-trailer safety procedures and requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications.
Ability to obtain a working understanding of the Working Capital Fund (WCF) business operating structure.
Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Expert ability to read maps and follow directions to delivery destinations.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment including box trucks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
Attention to detail to ensure delivered or picked-up material matches the cargo manifest.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Listening and comprehension skills to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Prepare for local or nationwide trips by receiving assignments and manifests from the section chief.
Inspect vehicles for safety, report needed repairs, perform routine checks, replenish fluids, and adjust tire pressure as needed.
Assist with loading and ensure cargo follows weight-distribution guidelines and limitations.
Record travel data in the driver's log.
Drive to designated local or nationwide delivery points, sometimes accompanied by another driver.
Provide required badge and access-control documentation at delivery points.
Identify items requiring special handling and unload materials using appropriate material-handling equipment.
Deliver materials to customers in office settings and provide professional customer service on behalf of the Office of Logistics.
Pick up materials for return delivery.
Communicate with dispatch via laptop and communication software when driving outside the metro WMA.
Assist with loading backhaul cargo and verify that cargo corresponds with the return-trip manifest.
Complete trip accounting using a computer-based reporting system.
Perform warehouse duties such as loading and unloading trucks and moving materials between designated staging locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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
Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under SCA provisions, depending on selected fringe benefits