Parachute Rigger/Driver with CDL - JB Lewis McChord
Parachute Rigger/Driver with CDL - JB Lewis McChord
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. All positions are onsite unless otherwise stated.
Job Description:
The Parachute Rigger/Driver is a specialist who performs a wide range of technical functions on parachutes and aerial delivery equipment. These functions can include inspection repack repair modification malfunction analysis sentencing procurement and fleet management of parachutes and aerial delivery equipment. The Parachute Rigger/Driver supervises or packs and repairs cargo parachutes and rigs equipment and supply containers for airdrop. They are primarily responsible for repairing textile and canvas items webbed equipment and clothing. The Parachute Rigger/Driver rigs supplies equipment and vehicles for airdrop. This position also drives large or heavy vehicles and must maintain and hold a CDL and ensure its requirements are current.
Riggers are critical to parachute operations. Every parachute packed repaired and maintained by a Parachute Rigger/Driver could affect the safety of others indirectly in the cargo packing role. Failure to observe the correct technical and safety procedures for maintaining parachutes and aerial delivery equipment may result in significant loss of aircraft supplies or other expensive equipment or resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Rigs prepares and inspects Air Delivery Platforms (ADPs) to include but not limited to Heavy Equipment (HE) Container Deliver System (CDS) Low-Cost Low Altitude (LCLA) CDS Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) Extraction Line Panels and Door Bundles
- Inspects cleans stores repairs and packs cargo/extraction parachutes and extraction line panels
- Provides loading and off-loading of equipment and material onto trucks k-loaders forklifts and pickups
- Serves as drivers of trucks k-loaders forklifts and pickups
- Serves as drivers of heavy commercial trucks pulling highway trailers k-loaders forklifts and pickups
- Riggers will not load aircraft. Aircraft are loaded by the Government.
- Recovers airdrop training platforms and equipment (parachutes parachute bags dropsondes and extraction line panels) from Drop Zone (DZ)
- Drives off road all-terrain vehicles with recovered material in DZ
- Fabricates and assembles airdrop platforms cushioning materials and rigging components
- Loads positions and secures supplies and equipment within aircraft
- Tests and installs extraction and release systems
- Inspects cargo and personnel parachutes and other airdrop equipment before and after each use during packing and rigging and at prescribed intervals to determine serviceability
- Repairs or replaces airdrop equipment
- Uses and maintains machines and tools for fabrication modification and repair of parachutes and other airdrop equipment
- Rig supplies equipment and vehicles for airdrop
- Inventory clean receive store and issue all airdrop equipment used in airdrop operations
- Inspect test and install extraction and release systems
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned to include TDY and travel
Requirement:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with applicable endorsements as required by position.
- Must present a current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC) issued by a certified medical provider listed on the National Register of Certified Medical Examiners.
Qualifications:
Pay Rate:
- $37.11/hour
- Is proficient in shop mechanics and science.
- Must promote Company values policies and standards of conduct.
- Must be customer-oriented and ensure professional coordination with Operations and other base agencies.
- Must follow all local Air Force and DOD technical manuals practices and guidelines pertaining to parachute rigging inspections and air delivery recovery.
- Must be able to workday shift night shift or weekend duty as required.
- Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
- Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess highly developed analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a top priority.
- Must know and follow state and federal commercial vehicle regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier *
- Must be able to safely operate a heavy commercial vehicle combination in mountainous and severe weather conditions.
- Must be able to safely operate a heavy commercial vehicle combination on highways and city roadways including intersections and pedestrian areas.
- Must share a commitment to maintaining a positive collaborative work environment while simultaneously optimizing individual performance and contribution.
- Certified Rigger preferred but not required. If certified must provide a recent certification from either the U.S. Air Force Army or Navy Loadmaster Course or Parachute Rigger/Parachute Packer Course.
- If not certified must be willing and able to attend Riggers school at Ft. Lee VA.
- The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment and in outdoor weather conditions.
- Must be able to view computer monitor for periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- Driving work can be performed on rural inner-city or suburban roads and highways in all weather conditions.
- Must be capable of frequent squatting crouching stooping kneeling and standing while performing duties.
- Must be able to traverse over uneven terrain and climb ladders and stairs safely.
- Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid drivers license without special restrictions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with applicable endorsements as required by position.
- Must present a current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC) issued by a certified medical provider listed on the National Register of Certified Medical Examiners.
- Subject to pre-employment and ongoing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks to confirm a safe driving history.
- Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug screen and participate in an employer - administered drug and alcohol testing program which includes:
- Random testing
- Post-accident testing
- Reasonable suspicion testing
- Return-to-duty and follow-up testing (if applicable)
- Must consent to a full query of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to hire and to annual limited queries during employment.
- Must report any CDL suspensions disqualifications or convictions for traffic violations in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Must be able to successfully complete a background screening.
- Must possess or be able to successfully obtain a Tier I investigation prior to employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Employment Type
Hourly
