SCA Dock Master (Reston, VA)

Rivet; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivet Operations Company in Reston, VA is seeking a Dock Master to coordinate inbound/outbound truck activity, assign dock doors, and manage yard flow for DoD DIA support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance, a High School Diploma or GED, and at least 3 years of dock operations experience.

Strong communication and safety compliance are essential. OSHA-aligned safety practices, incident reporting, and coordination with schedulers, drivers, and security are required

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required upon hiring.
• High School Diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience in loading dock operations, warehouse shipping/receiving, or transportation terminal operations.
• Strong communication skills and basic proficiency with email and spreadsheets for reporting and status updates.
• Safety Management, HAZMAT is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience coordinating inbound / outbound trucks, assigning dock doors, managing yard/dock flow, and controlling congestion to meet schedules.
• Plan and supervise loading/unloading activities, including staging, seal control (if used), and verification of counts/condition.
• Maintain dock logs and records (truck arrival/departure times, bills of lading/delivery receipts, transfer/turn-in paperwork, discrepancy and damage reports).
• Work with OSHA-aligned dock safety practices (dock plates/levelers, chocking/wheel restraints, trailer inspection, pedestrian control, spill response, PPE enforcement).
• Stop work for unsafe conditions and document/report incidents.
• Familiarity with chain of custody / signature controls and controlled access procedures as required by the site.
• Coordinate with schedulers/dispatch, warehouse staff, drivers, security/access control, and designated representatives.

Skills

Communication

Email & Reporting

Safety Awareness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SCA Dock MasterLocation: Reston, VAIntroduction: Rivet Operations Company(“Rivet”) has openings for multiple Dock Masters. This position will support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) providing enterprise logistics support. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Experience coordinating inbound / outbound trucks, assigning dock doors, managing yard/dock flow, and controlling congestion to meet schedules.
• Ability to plan and supervise loading / unloading activities, including staging, seal control (if used), and verification of counts / condition.
• Experience maintaining dock logs and records (truck arrival / departure times, bills of lading / delivery receipts, transfer / turn-in paperwork, discrepancy and damage reports).
• Working knowledge of OSHA-aligned dock safety practices (dock plates / levelers, chocking / wheel restraints, trailer inspection, pedestrian control, spill response, PPE enforcement).
• Ability to stop work for unsafe conditions and document/report incidents.
• Familiarity with chain of custody / signature controls and controlled access procedures as required by the site.
• Ability to coordinate with schedulers / dispatch, warehouse staff, drivers, security / access control, and designated representatives.

Requirements

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience / Certifications:

• Personnel performing on this effort shall be U.S. citizens.
• Personnel are required to have an active TS/SCI clearance upon hiring.
• High School Diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience in loading dock operations, warehouse shipping / receiving, or transportation terminal operations.
• Strong communication skills and basic proficiency with email and spreadsheets for reporting and status updates.
• Safety Management, HAZMAT is required.

Physical RequirementsWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time as well as repeated walking. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Must be able to lift 30 pounds unassisted.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $28.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.