CDL Class B Driver - Disaster Response & Field Ops

National Emergency Management and Response; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Emergency Management and Response is seeking a qualified driver with a CDL and at least five years of driving experience to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The role requires readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours and the ability to work in challenging environments.

The candidate should be able to pass drug screening/background checks and meet DOT qualification requirements; a passenger endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CDL training course from an accredited program.
• A minimum of five years holding a valid driver’s license, and at least 36 months of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Passenger endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow National EMR policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Promote safety culture and report hazards to chain of command.
• Maintain alertness and communicate safety concerns.
• Maintain active status in agency platforms and trainings.
• Assist or supervise incident management for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Be flexible to deploy in critical circumstances and overcome obstacles.
• Solve day-to-day operational issues and meet short-term goals.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters on short notice.
• Prepare to deploy within 6–12 hours of activation.
• Update availability in the mobile app by the 27th of each month.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Commercial driving experience

Passenger endorsement (preferred)

Education

CDL training program completion

Job description

National Emergency Management and Response is seeking a qualified driver with a CDL and at least five years of driving experience to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. The role requires readiness to deploy within 6–12 hours and the ability to work in challenging environments.

The candidate should be able to pass drug screening/background checks and meet DOT qualification requirements; a passenger endorsement is preferred.