Motor Vehicle Operator

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Amentum is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator – CDL to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The Motor Vehicle Operator – CDL will operate vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, and truck tractors with trailer or semi‑trailer coupled by use of a turntable or pintle hook. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Note:

US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
• Work in close proximity to a demilitarization facility.
• Operate vehicles including automobiles, pickup trucks, trucks, and truck tractors with trailer or semi-trailer coupled by use of a turntable or pintle hook.
• Couples and uncouples trailers by manipulating fifth wheel, pintle hooks, lunettes, safety chains, brake hoses, and electrical connections.
• Follows Safety Data Sheet guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials.
• Performs work responsibilities with supervisory guidance, applying accepted craft or trade techniques, good housekeeping practices, and safe, efficient work procedures.
• Develops load data and distributes and secures cargo accordingly.
• Installs protective covering as necessary.
• Marks dangerous or protruding cargo and attaches chains to vehicles.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of the truck; including operating MHE and location of material in the storage site, when the driver's absence from the truck will not create a safety or security problem.
• Performs operator inspections of assigned equipment, documents deficiencies on designated checklist and submits to Vehicle Maintenance for repair actions.
• Determines malfunctions, advises repairman, and prepares write‑ups.
• Services equipment by replenishing items such as coolant, fuel, oil, and air as appropriate.
• Drains air tanks, filters, pumps, and segregators.
• Performs all other related duties as needed.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma/equivalent is required.
• At least 5 years of general driving experience with a clean record.
• Must have and maintain a valid state, Class A, CDL Driver’s License with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
• Must be willing and able to be trained to operate forklift/fork truck or material handling lifting devices.
• Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
• Must maintain fitness‑for‑duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.
• Ability to communicate clearly during normal and crisis situations.
• Must be able to perform work duties routinely, in a safe and effective manner, remaining alert and aware of potential work/safety hazards at all times, and especially alert, while performing safety sensitive duties. Must be willing and able to wear various levels of personal protective equipment.
• Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
• Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain/maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan and Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program. As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, drug testing, medical exam, and respiratory screening, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190‑11, AR 190‑13 and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $34.72 - $37.92 (Per the CBA). Factors which may…