Truck Driver/Motor Vehicle Operator; Heavy
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Transportation
Truck Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Driver, CDL
Location: Crane
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to be considered.
Position Summary:Motor Vehicle Operators move material safely across a large installation and to nearby facilities using Government trucks, including heavy vehicles with air brakes.
Compensation & Benefits:Starting Salary Range for Truck Driver / Motor Vehicle Operator (Heavy):Pay commensurate with experience.
Benefits That Set Us ApartWhen considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
- Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions,Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
- Transport material, equipment, and empty containers using Government vehicles, including trucks up to 5-ton.
- Load, unload, palletize, and secure cargo with tie-downs and tarps; weigh shipments as directed.
- Verify loads against manifests and inspect packaging for damage or leaks before transport.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections; keep trip tickets, driver logs, and proof-of-delivery records.
- Operate forklifts and MHE to support loading and warehouse operations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:- U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this program).
- Active Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one; must be eligible for a Tier 3 background investigation before system access.
- 1+ year of commercial or heavy-truck driving experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B minimum) with no air-brake restriction
, and a clean driving record. - Current forklift certification at time of hire.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- HAZMAT endorsement and DoD HAZMAT transportation (DTR 4500.9-R) training
- Experience operating manual-transmission and military/Government vehicles
- On-site in Crane, Indiana; driving in all weather
- Overtime and after-hours support as needed
Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.
For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team.…
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