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Heavy Truck Driver (2024-21305):

Bowhead is seeking a Lead Heavy truck driver to lead a convoy of buses to and from their prospected training areasto support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC.

Responsibilities

• Leads a convoy of buses to and from their prospected training areas communicate by radio to base command for instructions and rout deviations, gives safety briefs, communicates with the senior drill sergeants when loading the buses, and verifies destination routs on the trams sheet and mediate problems to ensure transport of the trainees are completed.

• Drives motor vehicles ranging in size from sedan to 44 passenger buses on scheduled short trips and transporting personnel from one place to another.

• Observes established time schedules and follows prescribed routes and established speed limits.

• Controls the loading and unloading of passengers and/or equipment that the maximum capacity is observed and only authorized person are transported.

• Completes vehicle utilization records to include miles operated, hours operated, POL added, and number of passengers transported.

• Completes driver’s accident report when necessary.

• Reports any misbehavior of passengers on bus. Performs driver’s maintenance in accordance with established regulations.

• Drives water truck and van truck of less than 4 ton capacity, with up to four wheel drive to transport drinking water, articles and materials throughout the post.

• Observes established time schedules and determines most practical and safe routs observing speed limits in various area and on highways.

• Supervises the loading and unloading of cargo ensuring that the maximum capacity regulations is observed and only authorized cargo is transported.

• Completes vehicle utilization records to include miles and hours operated, and service records. Complete driver’s accident reports when necessary.

• Performs driver’s maintenance in accordance with established regulations.

• Performs maintenance, upkeep of the physical work building, and other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

• Drives other vehicles for which qualified and licensed when required by the workload. Keeps vehicles clean, inside and outside, at all timesPerforms maintenance, upkeep of the physical work building, and other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

•Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsements and other endorsement that will allow the operation of buses exceeding 26,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight) and the operation of liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

• High school Diploma or GED required

• At least two (2+) years of experience driving with a CDL preferred

• A familiarity with the military is preferred but not required

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 30 pounds independently and occasionally lifts up to 65 pounds with assistance

• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for prolonged amounts of time

• Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears

• The operator is required to work outside and is occasionally exposed to all weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicle. Drives in all types of traffic and weather and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. The operator is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust Level (NACI). Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Commercial Services, LLC is a holding company under Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaska Native Corporation providing a wide variety of services including a full range of construction services, design and architecture services, environmental consulting, permitting and compliance and remediation, oil and gas support, ocean-going cargo and shipping services and specialized companies. Several of our companies are SBA 8(a) certified, small disadvantaged businesses and offer substantially competitive rates. Collectively, we offer a breadth of services which we perform with a focus on quality results. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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Requisition ID 2024-21305

Category Logistics & Transportation

Location : Location US-SC-Fort Jackson

SCA Hourly Rate USD $23.39/Hr.

Travel Requirement N/A