Medium Truck Driver

Amentum; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Amentum is seeking a Truck Driver to transport Government Seized Property, operating vehicles up to 26,000 lbs. You will inspect, load, unload, and secure cargo, maintain logs, and communicate with law enforcement and clients.

The role requires heavy travel and adherence to safety standards. Qualifications include at least 6 months of general and specific driving experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid operator’s license, and the ability to obtain a DOT physical and necessary licenses

Formación

• Requires 6+ months general experience and 6+ months specific driving experience.
• High school diploma or GED; education may be substituted with experience.
• Ability to write correspondence and maintain logs if required.
• Must obtain any required licenses within 30 days of selection.
• Must obtain and maintain a DOT physical certification.
• Must meet all applicable laws and have a valid operator’s license.
• Position requires 80% travel and per diem.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to meet security requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Drives trucks up to 26,000 lbs to destinations per instructions and maps.
• Inspects trucks for defects before and after trips.
• Monitors vehicle during operation and reports maintenance needs.
• Secures loads to ensure safe arrival at destination.
• Loads/unloads vehicles with handling equipment.
• Assist with route planning to improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

General experience (6+ months)

Specific trucking experience (6+months

Ability to write correspondence

License readiness within 30 days

DOT physical readiness

US citizenship / security requirements

80% travel willingness

Valid operator’s license

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Purpose and Scope

Drives gas or diesel powered trucks. Pick up, transport and deliver Government Seized Property to assigned destinations. Vehicles typically weigh more than 5 Tons. Drives vehicles both on and off of government and commercial facilities in all types of traffic. Interfaces with Government Law Enforcement Personnel at many levels and serves as an ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public. Performs inventory on all property received and released and ensures accountability on Bills of Lading and Chains of Custody. Completes daily logs and inspection reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Drives trucks up to 26,000 lbs to destinations for pick-up and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips.
• Monitors vehicle during operation and reports maintenance/repair requirements to Management.
• Secures loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.
• Loads and Unloads vehicles with Material Handling Equipment.
• Help manage routes and routines to achieve efficiency. .
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Minimum six months general experience. Minimum six months specific experience which will demonstrate knowledge required to perform requirements of position.
• High school diploma or GED required. May substitute experience for education at the rate of one year of specific experience for one year of high school.
• Ability to write correspondence and maintain logs, if required.
• Must be able to obtain 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 DOT physical certification.
• Must meet all Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Must have valid operator’s license .
• No major chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no more than 1 minor chargeable per year in the last 3 years.
• Position will require 80% travel which will include a per diem.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, possess and maintain security requirements.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

This job requires full-time travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is Required to sit for long periods. 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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

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.

*Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employer’s cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes. Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be deposited to the employee’s 401(k) account on a quarterly basis.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending on the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

$23.86

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

11/04/2026 - 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.

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