The Truck driver drives a truck to transport materials, merchandise, equipment, or workers between various types of establishments such as: manufacturing plants, freight depots, warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, or between retail establishments and customers houses or places of business. This driver may also load or unload truck with or without helpers, make minor mechanical repairs, and keep truck in good working order. Sales route and over-the-road drivers are excluded. An over-the-road driver regularly drives a truck over such a distance that the worker does not return to the departure point in the same workday, or is a worker who is paid on a mileage or mileage plus load factor basis, and may be compensated for or provided meals or lodging or both. For wage study purposes, Truck Drivers are classified by type and the rated capacity of truck. Rated capacity is the gross vehicle weight minus the empty weight of the vehicle: Straight truck, 1 1/2 to 4 tons inclusive, usually 6 wheels.

• Operates cargo vehicles as directed by the supervisor, delivering materials, merchandise, and equipment between various types of establishments such as warehouses and maintenance shops.
• Loads and unloads conveyances with or without helpers, and moves freight by forklift, handcart, or other manual equipment.
• Inventories all outbound freight versus AMS Manifest prior to wrapping and loading.
• Conforms to all installation and State rules and regulations and ensures that seatbelts are worn in vehicles so equipped.
• Maintains mileage and tonnage records as input to weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance in accordance with vehicle requirements and established procedures.
• Performs warehouse specialist duties as needed or directed by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalent. Must be knowledgeable of local and Fort Carson driving laws and safety rules.
• Must have two years’ experience in operating a tractor-trailer (Class A). Must have or be able to obtain a forklift license. Valid Colorado CDL License required.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Drivers License prior to start date or by 30 days after employment.
• Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC. Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

• Material & Equipment Directly Used:

  • Straight truck, material handling equipment, computer systems, office automation equipment, various forklifts.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Work is generally conducted in an outdoor or warehouse environment.
• Duties involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
• Work will require lifting to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Commercial Drivers License. (CDL) Class A.
• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, and published Company work rules.
• Steel toe shoes must be always worn.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.