Truck Driver Heavy Truck - Lead

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN Atlanta GAMinimum six months general experience. Minimum of six months specific experience demonstrating knowledge required to perform duties of position. High school diploma or GED required. May substitute experience for education at the rate of one year of specific experience for one year of high school or college. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:Shop environment with hazardous equipment, moving MHE, obstacles and high volume activity. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, have full dexterity, and correctable vision. Outside work in hot and cold or wet weather is often required. Work environment often has fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is loud. Protective devices are required to avoid injury. Job Description : Lead position responsibilities and Drives gas or diesel powered trucks. Pick up, transport and deliver parts, material, equipment and components to pre-determined destinations. Vehicles typically weigh over 4 tons. Drives vehicles both on and off of government installations and in light to heavy traffic conditions. Transports HAZMAT as necessary in performance of depot mission. Reports to Project Leader and may receive daily work assignments from intermediate levels of supervision or Lead. Essential Responsibilities:1. Drives trucks, usually over 4 tons to destination for pick up and delivery based on instructions or directions received and by using maps.2. Inspects truck for defects before and after trips.3. Monitors vehicle during operation and reports maintenance/repair requirements to Dispatcher. 4. Secures loads being transported to ensure safe and undamaged arrival at destination.5. Reports and receives direction via radio or cellular phone. 6. Assists in loading and unloading of material transported.7. Must be able to hookup and/or disconnect tractor trailer combination vehicles. 8. Must have valid CDL operators license.9. Maintain driver log according to I.C.C. regulations.10. Perform daily preventive maintenance adjustments to truck.11. Perform all other duties as assigned. : : EOE M/F/D/V