Heavy Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Drives gas or diesel powered trucks. Pick up, transport and deliver parts, material, equipment and components to pre-determined destinations. Vehicles may weigh up to 4 tons. Drives vehicles both on and off of government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions. Transports HAZMAT as necessary in performance of depot mission. Supervised by Operations Manager or Unit Lead. Receives daily work assignments from Dispatcher.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Drives trucks up to 14,000 lbs to destination for pick up 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 have valid operators license.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Responsibilities :

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