Distribution Driver; Transportation Specialist

What You Will Do

The Logistics Materials Management (LOG-MM) Group is the central organization responsible for the logistics, distribution, transportation, traffic management, receiving and acceptance of all material goods between Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and external customers.

The Transportation Specialist 1 is responsible for the delivery of general commodities and specialty large freight for internal and external LANL customers. As a member of the Distribution Team, the Transportation Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Distribution Team Leader and will support Los Alamos National Laboratory's (LANL) programs associated with the delivery of materials.

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements (FMCSR)
• Ability to comprehend and execute institutional policies, procedures and demonstrated commitment to safety, security, environment, quality, and diversity in the workplace
• Ability to use material handling equipment including, but not limited to: forklift, hand truck, cart, or pallet jack
• Ability to perform within a changing workload and/or priorities and meet distribution schedules with quality results.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills and ability to work customers to coordinate and schedule shipments
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work with various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Training/

Certifications:

A Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a minimum of 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must successfully complete 6 to 12 months of group-provided on-the-job training.

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience in the distribution of material goods within a D.O.E / NNSA contractor's facility
• Knowledge of LANL sites and facilities
• Working knowledge of designated delivery drop points at LANL
• Experience in the distribution of special (oversized cargo, heavy machinery) deliveries
• Familiarity with specific computer-based applications including Oracle, Gemini, Take Supply and other LANL/DOE based computer application systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Active LANL forklift certification
• Active Department of Energy "Q" clearance

This position will be physically located onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

• Please provide a comprehensive cover letter that details how you meet the requirements for this position
• Occasional travel may be required

Color discrimination, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear high-pitched sounds, Ability to smell, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding, Fine motor…