Driver - 2nd Shift

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder in nuclear submarines, is seeking a 2nd shift Driver.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

The Driver / Transportation Operator's main function will be safely operating tractor trailers within the shipyard and to and from off-site buildings. The driver will be delivering and scanning freight to operations in various areas of the facility which results in frequent stops. Scanning and delivering material will be done in all types of weather.

Other functions of the driver's responsibility will be to operate a large capacity forklift up to 17 ton capacity. Some tasks of operating the 17 ton lift will be to assist the rigging department with major moves, loading and unloading flatbeds.

This position is to support 2nd shift.

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of commercial driving experience
• A valid Class A (CDL) license (must present document at the time of interview)
• Must obtain a Hazmat DOT certification within 3 months of being hired
• Must obtain an Electric Boat forklift license for general service lifts and 17 ton forklift within 6 months of hire
• Must be capable of passing a DOT physical.
• A current medical certificate (must present document at the time of interview)
• An air brake endorsement (must present document at the time of interview)
• Must be able to work all shifts and in extreme temperature conditions as required
• Candidates must be familiar with the operating characteristics of various road tractors and trailers, stake body trucks, and heavy capacity forklifts
• Will be required to safely operate road tractors tow 40' to 46' trailers
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends to satisfy production demands and be able to operate above equipment for extended periods of time

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Skills

• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Must have strong commitment toward safety and safety operating procedures

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet