Truck Driver, Heavy

Heavy Truck Driver

Amentum is seeking a Heavy Truck Driver for North of Las Vegas, NV to drive various types of trucks, such as tractor trailer combinations to transport various loads, which may include hazardous materials.

Compensation: HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $35.76 per hour; Hourly rate set by CBA.

Benefits: Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must have the ability to operate various types of heavy equipment and forklifts and to load and unload cargo.
• Check vehicles and equipment for correct operation and must be knowledgeable of cargo securement rules to ensure that every load is properly secured before transport.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers and refuel vehicles as required. Perform general housekeeping and grounds maintenance of vehicle parking areas.
• Travel as required by company.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Lead Technician.
• Focus on SAFETY.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years' experience transporting heavy loads on multiple types of trailers along with a safe driving record and history.
• Load and unload trailers with straps, chains, and hooks.
• Perform vehicle inspections, safely climb in and out of tractor cab, and maintain vehicle logs.
• Prompt daily attendance and forklift experience preferred.
• Valid Class "A" CDL Driver's license with Hazmat endorsement.
• Must qualify for and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance and work location access. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Sit for extended periods of time in all types of weather while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous loads.
• Must have a willingness to work and follow directions, to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders, lift, carry and place heavy objects (up to 100 pounds).

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.