MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (DRIVER), FT - NEDC, SUFFOLK

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Distribution Center in Virginia Beach, VA (Suffolk area) is seeking a CDL A driver to operate a tractor-trailer over 32,000 lbs GVW. The role includes loading, securing cargo, and supporting warehouse tasks, with HazMat responsibilities.

Responsibilities include pre-/post-trip inspections, adherence to DOT regulations, and maintaining logs. Full-time schedule (35+ hours) with outdoor, variable conditions on a military logistics site.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL Class A with HazMat endorsement.
• Must meet DOT physical/medical requirements and pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Three years of experience operating a tractor-trailer or combination vehicle over 32,000 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer or combination vehicles over 32,000 lbs GVW.
• Load, secure, and balance cargo; verify receipts and signs for cargo.
• Perform pre-/post-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance.
• Wares/palletizes stock and supports warehouse operations as assigned.

Skills

CDL A license

HazMat endorsement

DOT compliance

Job description

Job Summary

Operates a tractor trailer semitrailer or combination vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates trucks or truck tractors with trailer or semitrailer coupled by means of a turntable fifth wheel or pintle pivot hook and/or tandem rig consisting of either a single trailer or two trailers in tow. Vehicles have a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs. They are equipped with air brake connections between the truck or truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer. Driving controls include gear shift lever, brake pedal, accelerator, clutch, and air brake control and levers for supplying power to the driving wheels. Vehicles are used to supply power to driving wheels and in over‑the‑road operation to transport merchandise supplies and materials to and from Navy Exchanges or other designated places. May be required to pick up freight from commercial firms en route using public roads and highways. May be required to back‑haul hazardous material.
• Loads and unloads vehicle as required, ensuring cargo is properly located, distributed for even weight, and secured, and that the vehicle is not loaded beyond capacity. Signs for and obtains receipts for cargo, notes over short or damaged merchandise.
• Completes pre‑ and post‑trip inspection reports and performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicle or on vehicle being utilized for that day’s work.
• Wares palletized or bulk stock according to specified locations, restocking warehousing items and straightening stacks as directed, sorts out bad containers and restocks or takes to bin areas. Periodically checks bags or bins for mixed stock or incorrect locations, corrects or notifies supervisor of problems. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

A great deal of physical effort is required to turn large and heavy vehicles and to operate the additional controls and two braking systems. Making couplings between vehicle and towed equipment requires moderate physical effort in that heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc. must be lifted and properly secured. Moderate physical effort is required in the occasional handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds while loading and unloading cargo.

Working Conditions

Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather conditions while loading and unloading vehicles. Drives in all types of weather and traffic and is exposed to the possibility of serious accidents from the vehicle jackknifing. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid state commercial driver’s license CDL with a class A endorsement of tractor trailers, semi‑trailers, or combination vehicles.
• Must possess an H endorsement on their CDL which permits them to transport hazardous materials (HazMat).
• Must meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

Training Requirements

Associate must receive HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations. Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug‑testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity command.

General Experience

One year of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of operating a tractor trailer semitrailer or combination vehicle.

Substitution of Education for Experience

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a high school diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

Specialized Experience

Three years of experience operating a tractor trailer semitrailer or combination vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 lbs. Possession of a valid state commercial driver’s license CDL with a class A endorsement of tractor trailers, semi‑trailers, or combination vehicles and possession of an H endorsement on CDL that permits the transport of hazardous materials (HazMat) and the ability to meet Department of Transportation physical and medical requirements and pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

Primary Location

United States—Virginia—Suffolk

Organization

Northeast Distribution Center

Schedule

Full‑Time (35+ hours)

Unposting Date

Ongoing