Driver/Courier

Red River Science & Technology, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River Science & Technology, LLC is seeking a Driver/Courier to provide transportation for VIPs to and from local airports and the SOUTHCOM Headquarters. Candidates must be able to drive various Government-owned vehicles, including SUVs and passenger vans.

Applicants should have at least five years of driving experience, a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean record, and must possess a Secret security clearance. The position involves adhering to traffic laws and ensuring prompt and safe transportation of materials and passengers.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Minimum five (5) years of driving experience required.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean record.
• Experience in transporting high-level officials is desirable.
• Possession of a Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport VIPs safely and on time.
• Obey all traffic laws and maintain vehicle compliance.
• Notify supervisors of maintenance needs.
• Load and unload luggage as required.
• Familiarity with evacuation routes is essential.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Route analysis

Vehicle maintenance

Ability to handle up to 800 pounds

Knowledge of local traffic laws

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gasoline and diesel vehicles

Automatic and manual transmissions

Job description

Position Overview

The Driver/Courier is responsible for transporting VIPs from local airports/hotels to SOUTHCOM Headquarters, and return, while driving Government-owned passenger cars, SUVs, passenger vans, cargo vans, limousines, and pickup trucks.

Essential Functions

• Obey all posted speed limits, traffic signals, and directional signs, in compliance with applicable state laws.
• Transport passengers and passengers’ material possessions, such as luggage (luggage will not exceed 50 pounds per bag).
• Drive safely and deliver passengers/products within deadlines.
• Analyze delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule.
• Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenance's.
• Load and unload the vehicles, and ensure the vehicles are sent in for periodic maintenance and cleaning.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Drivers shall be capable of driving vehicles up to 12,500 pounds, capable of carrying loads weighing up to 800 pounds and the ability to operate either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles.
• The drivers shall not use electronic equipment, e.g., radio, iPod or MP3 devices, cell phones, etc. during the scheduled service period when the vehicle is standing, loading, or unloading passengers.
• Must be capable of driving passenger vans, passenger cars, limousines, cargo vans, and trucks.
• Must ensure the following trainings are successfully completed: Local Area Network (LAN) Training Course (upon initial processing), and Army Accident Avoidance Course.
• Making daily or regular personal calls, e.g. family, friends, and personal business, for any reason under non-emergency circumstances shall be strictly prohibited.
• Must be familiar with approved State of Florida Department of Transportation and Miami- Dade County hurricane evacuation routes and procedures in the event of inclement weather.
• Shall be prohibited from texting while driving when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government.
• Alcoholic beverages, or other impairing agents, to include prescription drugs that impair driving, shall not be consumed within eight hours prior to the beginning of a scheduled shift.
• Must be able to drive automatic transmissions or manual five-speed transmissions.

Physical Demands

• Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be fully capable of physically performing these driving duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• At a minimum, the driver shall possess at least five (5) years of driving experience.
• Drivers shall have previous experience providing transportation for large conferences or events and experience transporting high-level officials.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance.
• Must possess High School Diploma.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record (i.e., no traffic violations resulting in suspension of driving privileges or drug/alcohol-related charges, IAW FL Statutes, Title XXIII, chapter 322) within the last 5 years identified during background investigation.