U107 CDL Driver

Northrop Grumman

Key Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver materials to intended destinations in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring they arrive safely and intact.
• Verify material counts, noting any exceptions including potential damage or count discrepancies (overpacks and palletized materials count only, not internal contents).
• Move material, including hazardous materials (if certified) and routine materials, safely and efficiently.
• Utilize various material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks (electric or manual), hand trucks, J bars, and other required devices to load, transport, and unload.
• Operate company vehicles, including forklifts and over-the-road vehicles, to pick up and deliver various materials, supplies, and products.
• Ensure familiarity with routes, vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), maximum weight capacity, bed height, vehicle width, and any special customer instructions.
• Understand and operate the lift gate on your vehicle.
• Carry an up-to-date "Emergency guide book," a company-supplied local map, and ensure all safety gear is present (e.g., triangles, spill kit, fire extinguishers, first aid kit).
• Coordinate with management and dispatch for any concerns and ensure all required stops are covered.
• Maintain a manual driver's log, as required by law, recording mileage, departure time, first stop arrival, and name of stop.
• Address any discrepancies or concerns with the dispatcher or direct manager.
• Coordinate with dispatch or direct manager for the delivery of salvage/scrap materials.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring adequate blocking, bracing, and strapping of loads for protection during transit.
• Obtain and verify all materials using required equipment to check quantity, size, weight, and condition.
• Record discrepancies and report them in the driver's log, advising the direct manager by phone/text if necessary.
• For drivers with HAZMAT endorsements: Load and transport materials safely, determining "non-compatibles" when loading, and checking cargo for appropriate hazardous placards and labeling.
• Maintain an inventory of straps, load bars, hand carts, pallet jacks, stretch wrap, and other required tooling.
• Maintain all logs and records required by law, including vehicle maintenance logs.
• Advise dispatch of mechanical issues.
• Record, maintain, and update information concerning tag expiration dates, DOT inspection dates, mileage for oil changes, and other discrepancies in a driver's logbook.
• Utilize tracking devices and scanners for material movement visibility.
• Maintain required training certifications.
• Drive professionally and obey all traffic laws.
• Maintain equipment and keep the inside of the truck bed clean and orderly.
• Work under the direction of the dispatcher or direct manager.
• Provide training assistance and lessons learned to less experienced drivers.

Tools and Equipment

• All mechanical, electrical, and manual equipment required to perform the job.
• Various company vehicles, hand trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Required safety equipment.
• Pallet jacks (electric or manual).
• J bars.
• Straps, load bars, hand carts, stretch wrap.
• Tracking devices, scanners.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid state-issued Driver's license
• Current CDL "A" endorsement
• Ability to demonstrate required job skills via a structured interview.
• Previous experience driving commercial vehicles (straight truck or tractor).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US "Secret" clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain HAZMAT endorsement.
• High School graduate or recognized equivalent

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Experience with dispatch coordination.
• Experience with manual driver logs.
• Experience with DOT compliance documentation.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.

This is an IUE Union Represented position.

This is a 1st Shift Position.

No relocation assistance available.

No clearance required for start.

No clearance type specified.

No travel required.