Motor Pool Vehicle Operator I

TRAX International; Arizona; On-site; USD 3,024,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAX International seeks a CDL driver to operate tractor-trailers, buses up to 45 passengers, aircraft tow tractors, water trucks, and other support equipment for test missions.

Position requires Hazmat, Tanker and Passenger endorsements, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience with heavy trucks or tactical vehicles. Travel and shift flexibility may be required; security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL without restrictions and maintained.
• Hazmat, Tanker and Passenger endorsements required.
• Minimum one year driving experience with heavy trucks or tactical military vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles including tractor-trailers, buses, tow tractors, and support equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly PMCS, inspections, and logs to stay mission ready.
• Load/unload and secure loads, coordinate with dispatch and GSA service centers.
• Prepare reports, trip tickets, and maintain records as required by mission needs.

Skills

CDL Experience

Hazmat Endorsement

Tanker Endorsement

Passenger Endorsement

One Year Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Drives and operates vehicles and equipment that requires a Class A CDL to include tractor trailer combinations, utilizing a variety of semi-trailers to transport materials, merchandise, and equipment between various locations. Additional duties include driving buses up to 45 passengers, aircraft tow tractors, farm tractors, forklifts, pickup trucks, sedans, cargo and passenger vans, and tow trucks/recovery vehicles. Drive and operate a water truck and/or water trailer for preparation of the lift sites when needed. Load or unload trucks with or without helpers and secure loads to be transported. Makes minor operator level repairs and keeps equipment in good order. Performs daily and weekly PMCS, which includes inspecting vehicles for deficiencies, checking fluid levels, and maintaining logs to ensure vehicles are always mission ready. Drive military and commercial vehicles to transport troops and equipment in support of both YTC and Army Garrison operations. Performs vehicle recoveries including towing disabled vehicles. Coordinates daily operations, prepares and submits reports and trip tickets. Serves as a liaison with the GSA Service Center coordinating vehicles transfers to offsite vendors for warranty and repairs. Works directly with Heavy Equipment Operators. Performs other duties as required to complete the assigned mission. This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

Pay Rate: $25.81

Education/Licenses/Certifications/Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without special restrictions and maintain for the duration of employment.
• Must have HAZMAT, Tanker and Passenger endorsements.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year continuous driving experience with heavy trucks (such as dump trucks or tractor-trailers), heavy equipment (such as bulldozers or excavators), and/or tactical military vehicles (such as armored personnel carriers).

Job Skills Requirements:

• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of equipment-operating characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and one whose competence in this skill has been demonstrated through training and experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to conduct basic operator-level maintenance, such as checking tire pressure, inspect braking systems, and servicing vehicle lights. Must demonstrate the ability to identify, correct, or report all vehicle deficiencies to the motor pool dispatcher or supervisor.
• Must be capable of maintaining accurate records of driver mileage, trip tickets, and inspection sheets.

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, DOT physical and periodic retests.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must meet the physical requirements necessary to perform operations outlined, performed, and stated in the SOPs for the Maintenance Division.
• Must be capable of climbing up and into large vehicles up to 10 feet high.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be capable of kneeling, bending and standing while performing rigging duties.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well-mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other areas.
• Must use “down-time” effectively to the benefit of test, self, and company.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy.
• Must be able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must be able to work, day or night shifts as necessary to meet specific test missions.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice, to support test missions.
• Must have dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Have current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) CCO Rigger and Signalperson certification.

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and not hold multiple citizenships.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.

Relevance of experience to be determined by hiring manager.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Other Job Information

• TRAX International, Test Services Division, participates in E-Verify.
• TRAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
• TRAX Test Services promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing, as per applicable State Laws.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
• TRAX Test Services also encompasses affiliate subcontracts. All positions with TRAX can always be transferred to one of the subcontracts.