Garbage truck driver Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Applicants must have an Active Top Secret / SCI US Government clearance with polygraph. Note : US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph.

Full Performance-level truck drivers are responsible for loading, driving, and unloading trucks within the WMA. They must hold a Class A driver's license, with endorsements, and be capable of operating a range of vehicles to include tractor-trailers, box trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.

Duties / Tasks and Responsibilities

Prepares for trip :

Receives local or nationwide trip assignment and manifest from section chief.

Performs safety inspection of vehicle and notes any needed repairs on vehicle condition report.

Performs routine vehicle checks and tops off oil, antifreeze, and windshield fluids as required, as well as adjusting tire pressure.

Assists with truck loading as necessary, ensuring that material is loaded in accordance with weight distribution guidelines and limitations.

Records travel data in driver's log.

Operates truck :

Drives truck to designated local or nationwide delivery point(s); may be accompanied by another driver.

Provides necessary badge / access control documentation to guard at delivery point.

Assists in identifying items requiring special handling at delivery point.

Unloads truck using a variety of material handling equipment, as necessary, and delivers material to specific customers in office settings; professionally represents the Office of Logistics (OL) by providing excellent customer service.

Picks up material for return delivery.

Communicates with dispatcher via laptop computer with communication software, when driving outside of the metro WMA.

Reloads and returns.

Assists crew with loading backhaul cargo, ensuring that material is loaded in accordance with weight distribution guidelines and limitations.

Confirms that material loaded onto truck corresponds with return trip manifest.

Records travel data in driver's log.

Completes trip accounting, using computer-based reporting system.

Perform ad hoc warehouseman duties such as loading / unloading trucks and moving materials between designated staging locations.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the safe operation of a range of vehicles and material handling equipment (, cab-over, day cab, and conventional tractors; flatbed, lowboy, car carrier, 53 foot, and wide load trailers; cranes, military vehicles, scissor lifts, buses, etc.) within the scope of the commercial Class A driver's license, with endorsements.

Thorough knowledge of loading cargo vehicles to ensure that material is loaded in accordance with weight distribution guidelines and limitations.

Ability to obtain a thorough knowledge of Sponsor-unique policies and regulations that pertain to the secure transportation of materials.

Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations on transportation of hazardous materials.

Thorough 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 locate proper delivery destinations.

Ability to operate a range of vehicles, including box trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.

Attention to detail to ensure that the material delivered and / or picked up matches with what is documented on the cargo manifest.

Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Listening and comprehension skills necessary to follow oral and written instructions.

Work Environment

Truck drivers may be required to work in a warehouse where they may be exposed to fumes from vehicles, noise, and dust. Truck drivers must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. and operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. Periodic use of computer terminals is required. Upon occasion, delivery of time-sensitive operational cargo may require driving in extreme weather conditions conditions in which other commercial truck drivers would not normally operate.

Tools used in this occupation :

Materials handling equipment

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Technology used in this occupation :

Basic computer applications

Minimum Qualifications

Active TS / SCI Clearance with polygraph

Experience :

One (1) year of truck driving experience, including long-haul driving and heavy equipment trucks over 10,000 lbs.

Education :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Special certifications :

Class A driver's license, with the following endorsements : HAZMAT endorsement; double and triple wide trailer endorsement.

Valid DOT medical physical for operating trucks.

Forklift certification.

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