Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer GDEC TO 34

Heavy Truck Driver

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Heavy Truck Driver drives gas or diesel powered trucks. Picks up, transports and deliver parts, material, equipment and components to pre-determined destinations. Vehicles typically weigh less than 1½ tons. Drives vehicles both on and off of Government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions. Transports Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) as necessary in performance of depot mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drives trucks up to 26,000 pounds to destination for pickup and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips.
• Monitors vehicle during operation and reports maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher.
• Secures loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.
• Reports and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
• Assists in loading and unloading of material transported.
• Must be able to hook up and/or disconnect tractor-trailer combination vehicles.
• Maintains driver log according to ICC regulations.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Perform supervisory duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED (May substitute experience for education on a year-by-year basis).
• Must be able to obtain license to use any equipment for which a current license is not held within 30 days of selection.
• Minimum six months general experience.
• Minimum of six months specific experience demonstrating knowledge required to perform duties of position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including, Word, Excel, Access and E-mail business software.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a Team.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Security Clearance:

SECRET Level Required

• Must have a current US Government SECRET Personnel Security Clearance or be able to successfully complete a U.S. government administered Investigation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must also be able to maintain a US Government SECRET clearance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Works in shop/warehouse environment. Work involves repetitive motions and standing for long periods of time. Work is of a physical nature and requires the incumbent be able to lift 50 lbs. overhead and/or repetitively. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is occasionally required.