Loading Unloading Trucks Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

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 (i.e., 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.