Akima
Truck Driver - Light (CDL) - U.S. Army Equipment Turn-In Site (Contractor) at Akima
The Truck Driver - Light is responsible for operating light and medium trucks (up to 10 tons) in support of Army equipment turn-in operations at a contractor-managed site. The driver ensures safe, efficient, and compliant transportation of materiel, tools, and small equipment between Army units, warehouses, and staging areas. This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and adherence to U.S. Army, DOT, OSHA, and contract requirements.
Responsibilities
- Driving & Transportation Support:
- Operate light/medium trucks, stake beds, box trucks, and flatbeds for local pick-up and delivery of equipment, supplies, and Class IX repair parts.
- Support unit turn-ins by transporting smaller vehicles, tool sets, and palletized loads between unit locations and the turn-in site.
- Assist with loading, securing, transporting, and unloading cargo in compliance with Army and DOT regulations.
- Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection:
- Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) before, during, and after missions.
- Report deficiencies and ensure vehicles are properly maintained and serviceable.
- Maintain driver logs, trip tickets, and inspection records in accordance with Army standards.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Verify and process transport documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 1149, shipping manifests).
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Army regulations for safe cargo transport.
- Update records in logistics systems or logs as required to maintain accountability.
- Safety & Security:
- Comply with all Army and company safety requirements during loading/unloading and driving operations.
- Ensure cargo is properly packaged, marked, and secured prior to movement.
- Safeguard government property in transit and report accidents or incidents immediately.
- Operational Support:
- Assist warehouse, supply, and transportation staff with staging, loading, and offloading.
- Support mass turn-in operations by moving cargo between staging areas and storage/inspection locations.
- Provide status updates to the Transportation Coordinator and Site Supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensing:
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL - Class B minimum) required.
- Army OF 346 military driver’s license preferred (or ability to obtain).
- 2-3 years of light/medium truck driving experience.
- Prior Army or contractor experience in supply/transportation operations preferred.
- DOT and FMCSA regulations for light/medium trucks.
- Army supply and transportation documentation standards.
- Familiarity with AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DTR 4500.9-R.
- Ability to operate light/medium trucks and MHE safely.
- Strong attention to detail for cargo securement and documentation.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Must have a Real ID.
- Must have a state of North Carolina driver’s license.
- Must be able to travel within the US when needed.