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Truck Driver Light (75% + Travel)

Akima

Fort Hood, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Community Support, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Driver's License, Employment Law, Government, Legal, Licensing, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Military, OSHA, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Preventative Maintenance, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Truck Driver, United States Army, United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Fort Hood, TX
POSTED
11 days ago
Truck Driver – Light (CDL) – U.S. Army Equipment Turn-In Site (Contractor) The Truck Driver – Light is responsible for operating light and medium trucks (up to 10 tons) in support of Army equipment turn-in operations at a contractor-managed site. The driver ensures safe, efficient, and compliant transportation of materiel, tools, and small equipment between Army units, warehouses, and staging areas. **Responsibilities** **Driving & Transportation Support** + Operate light/medium trucks, stake beds, box trucks, and flatbeds for local pick-up and delivery of equipment, supplies, and Class IX repair parts. + Support unit turn-ins by transporting smaller vehicles, tool sets, and palletized loads between unit locations and the turn-in site. + Assist with loading, securing, transporting, and unloading cargo in compliance with Army and DOT regulations. **Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection** + Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) before, during, and after missions. + Report deficiencies and ensure vehicles are properly maintained and serviceable. + Maintain driver logs, trip tickets, and inspection records in accordance with Army standards. **Documentation & Compliance** + Verify and process transport documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 1149, shipping manifests). + Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Army regulations for safe cargo transport. + Update records in logistics systems or logs as required to maintain accountability. **Safety & Security** + Comply with all Army and company safety requirements during loading/unloading and driving operations. + Ensure cargo is properly packaged, marked, and secured prior to movement. + Safeguard government property in transit and report accidents or incidents immediately. **Operational Support** + Assist warehouse, supply, and transportation staff with staging, loading, and offloading. + Support mass turn-in operations by moving cargo between staging areas and storage/inspection locations. + Provide status updates to the Transportation Coordinator and Site Supervisor. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent required. **Licensing:** + Army OF 346 military driver’s license preferred (or ability to obtain). **Experience:** + 2–3 years of light/medium truck driving experience. + Prior Army or contractor experience in supply/transportation operations preferred. **Knowledge Requirements:** + DOT and FMCSA regulations for light/medium trucks. + Army supply and transportation documentation standards. + Familiarity with AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DTR 4500.9-R. **Skills:** + Ability to operate light/medium trucks and MHE safely. + Strong attention to detail for cargo securement and documentation. + Good communication and teamwork skills. + Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). + Must have a Real ID. + Must have a state of Texas driver's license. + Must be able to travel within the US when needed. **Job ID** 2026-24029 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations. **As an AGL employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.This role requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and adherence to U.S. Army, DOT, OSHA, and contract requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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