Driver/Courier

Driver/Courier

The Driver/Courier is responsible for transporting VIPs from local airports/hotels to SOUTHCOM Headquarters, and return, while driving Government-owned passenger cars, SUVs, passenger vans, cargo vans, limousines, and pickup trucks.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Obey all posted speed limits, traffic signals, and directional signs, in compliance with applicable state laws
• Transport passengers and passengers' material possessions, such as luggage (luggage will not exceed 50 pounds per bag)
• Drive safely and deliver passengers/products within deadlines
• Analyze delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule
• Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenance's
• Load and unload the vehicles, and ensure the vehicles are sent in for periodic maintenance and cleaning

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Drivers shall be capable of driving vehicles up to 12,500 pounds, capable of carrying loads weighing up to 800 pounds and the ability to operate either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles
• The drivers shall not use electronic equipment, e.g., radio, iPod or MP3 devices, cell phones, etc. during the scheduled service period when the vehicle is standing, loading, or unloading passengers
• Must be capable of driving passenger vans, passenger cars, limousines, cargo vans, and trucks
• Must ensure the following trainings are successfully completed: Local Area Network (LAN) Training Course (upon initial processing), and Army Accident Avoidance Course
• Making daily or regular personal calls, e.g. family, friends, and personal business, for any reason under non-emergency circumstances shall be strictly prohibited.
• Must be familiar with approved State of Florida Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County hurricane evacuation routes and procedures in the event of inclement weather
• Shall be prohibited from texting while driving when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government
• Alcoholic beverages, or other impairing agents, to include prescription drugs that impair driving, shall not be consumed within eight hours prior to the beginning of a scheduled shift
• Must be able to drive automatic transmissions or manual five-speed transmissions

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be fully capable of physically performing these driving duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen
• At a minimum, the driver shall possess at least five (5) years of driving experience
• Drivers shall have previous experience providing transportation for large conferences or events and experience transporting high-level officials.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance
• Must possess High School Diploma
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license with a clean driving record (i.e., no traffic violations resulting in suspension of driving privileges or drug/alcohol-related charges, IAW FL Statutes, Title XXIII, chapter 322) within the last 5 years identified during background investigation