• Job Description

  Req#: 11570

  Requisition Id 11570

  The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Truck Driver. In this role, under limited supervision, you will be responsible for operating different vehicles on the ORNL campus and off-site locations.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive and operate vehicles to move various materials from one location to another
  • Drive automobiles, vans, or buses to transport passengers
  • Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures for operating vehicles and transporting materials
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
  • Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, and transport materials
  • Inspect the load to ensure it is properly loaded and secured
  • Coordinate with necessary parties to ensure prompt and complete deliveries
  • Communicate with passengers and other relevant individuals to ensure scheduled agendas are met, and passengers are transported in a timely manner
  • Maintain recordkeeping documents and electronic files
  • Other tasks as assigned by management

  Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, with five years of verifiable relevant experience.
  • The position requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and the ability to obtain and maintain hazmat, tanker, and passenger endorsements. Completion of FMCR training and an ORNL Medical DOT card is also required.
  • Ability to work varying shifts.
  • This position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
  • Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people and goods.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
  • Ability to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.
  • Ability to communicate with others and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Ability to be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
  • Ability to give attention to detail and thoroughly complete work tasks.

  This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

  We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

  
  If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

  
  ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

• About the company

  Oak Ridge National Laboratory is an American multiprogram science and technology national laboratory sponsored by the US Department of Energy and administered, managed, and operated by UT–Battelle as a federally funded research and development center u...

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