Light Truckdriver - 1st Shift

Amentum company

Ogden (UT)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a driver to operate trucks under 3,000 lbs, delivering to destinations and supporting depot operations. The role includes loading/unloading, load security, and routine vehicle inspections in varied traffic, including on government installations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid operator's license, and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance. Six months of general and six months of specific experience are expected.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum six months general experience.
  • Minimum six months specific experience.
  • Must have valid operator's license to use any equipment for which a current license is not held within 30 days of selection.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must meet all Federal and State requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Drive trucks under 3000 lbs to destinations for pick-up and delivery following instructions.
  • Operate vehicles on/off government installations in light to heavy traffic.
  • Transport hazardous materials as required.
  • Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
  • Monitor vehicle and report maintenance needs.
  • Secure loads to prevent damage or loss.
  • Communicate directions via radio or cell phone.
  • Assist in loading/unloading materials.
  • Perform daily preventive maintenance on the truck.
  • Perform all other position related duties as assigned.

Skills

General experience
Specific experience
Driver's license
Security clearance
Federal/State requirements

Job description

Purpose and Scope:

Drives gas or diesel powered trucks. Receive daily work assignments from Dispatcher.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • 1. Drive trucks less than 3000 lbs. to destination for pick-up and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps.
  • 2. Drive vehicles both on and off of government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions.
  • 3. Transport HAZMAT as necessary in performance of depot mission.
  • 4. Inspect truck for defects before and after trips.
  • 5. Monitor vehicle during operation and reports maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher.
  • 6. Secures loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.
  • 7. Report and receives direction via radio or cellular phone.
  • 8. Assist in loading and unloading of material transported.
  • 9. Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

High school diploma or GED required and minimum six months general experience. Minimum six months specific experience which will demonstrate knowledge required to perform requirements of position. May substitute experience for education at the rate of one year of specific experience for one year of high school. Must have valid operator's license to use any equipment for which a current license is not held within 30 days of selection. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Must meet all Federal and State requirements.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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Compensation Details:

20.36

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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