Truck Driver, Heavy - CIF

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a full-time Heavy Truck Driver with a CLASS A CDL and Passenger Endorsement to support the Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Jackson, SC. The role involves safely transporting passengers on local and longer routes and performing pre-trip inspections.

Essential duties include loading/unloading, inventory checks, maintaining logs, and basic maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least four years of CDL driving experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Requires CLASS A CDL and passenger endorsement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transports passengers between local and longer routes.
• Loads, unloads, and stages equipment as needed.
• Completes vehicle utilization records and logs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and daily inspections.
• Determines safe routes while complying with regulations.
• Communicates effectively with staff and customers.
• May operate forklifts or other material handling equipment.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Truck Driver (2026-26):

Bowhead is actively seeking a full-time Truck Driver with a CLASS A CDL and Passenger Endorsement to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) at Fort Jackson, SC. The role involves safely transporting passengers over designated routes, both locally and over longer distances.

Essential duties include:

• The Heavy Truck Driver primarily transports, loads, unloads, stacks and stages equipment.


• This driver may load or unload truck with forklift or other material handling equipment. Reviews paperwork, conducts inventory, and ensures accuracy of load.


• Completes vehicle utilization records, including miles operated, hours operated, and POL added.


• Performs operator-level preventive maintenance, daily inspections, and minor servicing in accordance with established regulations and company policy.


• Determines the safest and most practical routes while observing speed limits and traffic regulations.


• Maintains required logs, inspection forms, and service documentation.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.


• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsements and other endorsement that will allow the operation of buses exceeding 26,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight) and the operation of liquid transporters with a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.


• High school Diploma or GED required


• At least four years of experience driving with a CDL preferred


• A familiarity with the military is preferred but not required


• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts


• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.


• Failure to meet or maintain this licensing requirement may result in disqualification from Heavy Truck Driver duties, reassignment if a qualified position is available, or separation from the contract in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

This is a SCA position and the targeted hourly rate is $25.35 hourly.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lifts items weighing up to 65 pounds independently and occasionally lifts up to 65 pounds with assistance


• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged amounts of time


• Uses arms, hands, and fingers for pulling and positioning materials, sewing, and using tools such as shears

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust Level (NACI). Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.