Driver

Organizational Overview

The Production Division within Brookhaven National Laboratorys Facilities & Operations Directorate supports the science and technology and environmental restoration missions of the Laboratory by providing a safe environmentally sound and reliable infrastructure. The Division delivers comprehensive mechanical architectural and civil services along with highquality craft and fabrication support to meet customer needs across the Laboratory.

Position Description

The Warehouse Operations within the Production Division is seeking a Driver to join their team. This individual will be responsible for driving assigned Laboratory automotive vehicles on and off-site per Warehouse Operations needs.

Warehouse Operations is responsible for delivering materials moving office furniture setting up and breaking down equipment for events retrieving excess Government Property transferring gas cylinders and bringing shipments for outbound carrier pick-up.

This position reports to the Warehouse Receiving Supervisor. The hours of operation for this position are Mon- Fri 8am to 4:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate large vehicles safely such as tractor-trailers buses delivery trucks or tankers.
• Inspect vehicles before and after trips to check brakes tires lights fluids and safety equipment.
• Uphold all traffic regulations (including on-site and on public roads) Laboratory policies and safety standards including hours-of-service rules.
• Plan and follow delivery or travel routes efficiently.
• Load and unload cargo. Secure cargo properly to prevent shifting or damage.
• Keep accurate logs delivery records mileage reports and inspection paperwork which includes the use of handheld scanners for equipment and property tracking.
• Communicate with dispatchers customers and warehouse staff.
• Manage schedules and meeting delivery or pickup deadlines.
• Report basic vehicle maintenance issues and reporting repairs.
• Maintain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) and required certifications including required endorsement(s).
• Provide customer service.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies accidents or hazardous road conditions.
• Performs related clerical duties including Equipment Move Requests and delivery paperwork.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements in the job.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Possess a Class A CDL license.
• Have a safe driving record and demonstrated ability to operate all types of vehicles including those requiring a Commercial Drivers License.
• Must meet all DOT/ BNL medical protocols.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
• Ability to work in a team setting and is customer focused.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks in a wide variety of conditions using various material handling equipment for example forklifts skid steers hand trucks and manual lifting.
• Strong understanding of driver safety protocols precautions and operating procedures.
• Demonstrated capability to engage effectively with others and communicate information accurately through verbal and basic written methods including:
  • Ability to read interpret and follow written instructions - including procedures work orders and related documentation while maintaining a questioning attitude and consistently prioritizing and enforcing safety practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately complete written documentation including work orders reports and other required records.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills when coordinating with customers team members and management to address work requirements and resolve issues.

• Must maintain a reliable phone contact and provide a valid telephone number for work-related communication purposes.
• Must successfully complete all required job trainings within the established timeframe.

Environmental Safety and Health Considerations:

Must meet physical requirements of the position including but not limited to:

• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting > 50 lbs.
• Able to operate or drive trucks and heavy equipment.
• Be alert and have good mental sharpness.
• Able to work outdoors/cold environments and warm environments.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses safety shoes and hearing protection. Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to use power and air operated hand-tools.
• Have good physical coordination dexterity and balance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to heights up to 5 ft
• Work around moving machinery.

Other Information

This is a Testing Designated Position. Employees in DOE-defined testing designated positions (TDPs) are subject to drug testing including pre-placement random reasonable suspicion occurrence post-accident and follow-up drug testing.

The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.

The Labs placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. The starting rate for this role is $34.50 per hour.

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