TRUCK DRIVER, MEDIUM (UNION)

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Job Overview

Drives a truck to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various types of establishments such as work sites, corporate offices, vendors, and warehouses. Also drives a vehicle to transport personnel. May also load and/or unload truck with or without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, perform daily operational and fluid checks, and keep truck in good working condition. May also perform non-driving tasks such as furniture movements and event set-ups as required by the customer. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, with or without assistance. This position has been designated for Mission Critical Work. If called or re-called to work during times when Mission Critical Work must be performed, employee must respond to duties assigned. Work hours are subject to change, with weekend work or overtime work as needed.

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Adheres to NJ, DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act regulations. Must comply with DOT Medical Card reporting requirements.
• Operates medium truck in support of other shops when assigned.
• Transports furniture, equipment and other materials as needed.
• Performs facility set-ups and breakdowns as needed
• Performs daily operational and fluid checks before, during, and after operation.
• Participates in snow removal operations. Operates snowplow and/or sanding equipment when assigned.
• Completes all administrative (for example, work order documentation and timesheet documentation) requirements at the end of each workday or work shift.
• Manages time effectively and notifies supervisor when problems arise.
• Maintains and operates company vehicles and/or tools and equipment in compliance with company policy.
• Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of Safety, including training, safety protective equipment and clothing, and adhering to safety requirements pertaining to particular trades or skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountable For:

• Timely, accurate, cost-effective performance of duties.
• Compliance with contract requirements and company policies and procedures, including Rules of Conduct.
• Working closely and harmoniously with other employees.
• Adherence to all safety and health rules and regulations.
• Prudent management of Government Furnished Property (GFP) assigned to and under employee's jurisdiction.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• U.S. Citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintains a valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to maintain acceptable driving record in accordance with Chugach Policy: Vehicle Use.
• Requires a minimum Class B Commercial Driver's License on hire and must maintain valid class "B" CDL. Previous medium truck driving experience.
• If employee does not have current Hazmat, Tanker and Passenger Bus endorsements, must obtain within 90 days of hire or as issuing agency schedule allows
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations
• Familiar with safe freight/cargo securing procedures in accordance with FMCSA regulations
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with maintenance and/or construction activities.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement.
• Tanker Vehicle endorsement.
• Passenger Bus endorsement.
• Previous hazardous materials handling experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Snowplow/sanding operations experience.
• Prior experience supporting a military base or civilian installation.
• Vehicle recovery experience.
• May be required to obtain/maintain secret security clearance.

Working Conditions:

• W ork hours are subject to change, with weekend work or overtime work as needed.
• Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, dust odors, and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time; sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and adhere to safe lifting procedures.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.