Job Description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a qualified Truck Driver for transporting goods from one location to another using a 3/4 and 1 ton diesel dully and varying trailers (i.e. flatboad, gooseneck, 5th wheel and lowboy). The driver must ensure timely delivery and must comply with all safety regulations and standard operating procedures. The driver may also be responsible for loading and unloading vehicle using forklifts and other material movement equipment and will be responsible for load balancing, securing the load, and will at times need to work through the permitting process to ensure all rules of the road are complied with.

Other responsibilities will/may include:

• Load and unload cargo.
• Record cargo deliveries.
• Refuel and clean vehicle.
• Report road incidents to the dispatcher.
• Follow traffic laws.
• Inspect trucks and record issues.
• Follow accident procedures.
• Keep an activities log and log hours.
• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.
• Plan routes using GPS system.
• Get goods to the client on time.
• Maintain a positive attitude with customers.
• Keep driver license up to date.

Qualifications

Required Qualification:

• The candidate must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug test upon hire and randomly as a part of his company requirements.
• The candidate must possess no less than a GED and be a US citizen with fluent English as the primary language and possess good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• The candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs and be able to climb onto vehicle to strap down the product which is being transported.

Desired Qualifications:

• The candidate should possess a valid Class A CDL and have at least 5 years experience driving combination larger/heavier pickup (F350 and above) trucks and gooseneck trailers. 
• The candidate should have experience driving forklifts of all sizes.

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