Heavy Truck Driver - Temp

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview: Contingent upon contract award. 

Drive gas or diesel powered trucks. Pick up, transport and deliver parts, material, equipment and components to pre-determined destinations. Vehicles typically weigh less than 1½ tons. Drive vehicles both on and off of Government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions. Transport Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) as necessary in performance of depot mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive trucks up to 26,000 pounds to destination for pick up and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
• Monitor vehicle during operation and report maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher.
• Secure loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.
• Report and receive direction via radio or cellular phone.
• Assist in loading and unloading of material transported.
• Must be able to hook up and/or disconnect tractor-trailer combination vehicles.
• Maintain driver log according to ICC regulations.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.
• Perform 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.
• 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. Position requires self-motivation and 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:

Position requires U.S. Citizenship, a United States Government background check and may require a U.S. Government SECRET Clearance. 

• If SECRET Clearance Level is required, candidate must also: 

• Must have a current United States Government SECRET level security clearance or be able to successfully obtain the required clearance. 
• 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.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.