Truck Driver (Skillbridge)

The ARMOR Initiative DoD SkillBridge Internship is an approved SkillBridge Program under the Department of Defense. SkillBridge period of eligibility is within the final 180 days of Active Duty service, and the SkillBridge must be completed prior to separation from Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. ARMOR Initiative SkillBridge is open to members of all services, and all ranks and experience levels. Service members should fully review SkillBridge Position Description for individual opportunity requirements and qualifications.SkillBridge participants participate in full time training with industry (40 hour work week) under military orders and are not eligible for compensation from ARMOR Initiative or it’s partner host employers but will continue to receive all military wages and benefits for the period of the DoD SkillBridge enrollment.

DoD SkillBridge is fully compliant with FLSA, DBA, SCA, CSHSSA and all other pertinent Federal and State labor laws.

We are looking for a Truck Driver who will work hard, care about their work, have a positive attitude, and are looking to grow their career. Position located in Little Rock, AR.

The Truck Driver is responsible for loading, securing, delivering, and unloading heavy equipment to the customers jobsite in a safe manner in compliance with local, state, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. The Truck Driver will be driving a truck and/or tractor semi-trailer (flat bed) combination vehicle in excess of 26,001 pounds.

At ARMOR, we are dedicated to empowering and equipping active duty military personnel and Veterans with the necessary tools, resources, and support to transition into the civilian workforce. Our mission is to help them put their unique skills, experiences, and leadership qualities gained through military service into successful and fulfilling civilian careers.

Requirements

• Completes a pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection of tractor, trailer and securements
• Ensures the truck, trailer and securement is safe to travel before leaving the branch or customer’s site
• Ensures the truck has all necessary paperwork for every vehicle driven daily
• Provides basic customer training on equipment usage as needed
• Ensures the truck and trailer are labeled, flagged, placarded, etc. for the load being hauled
• Understand and apply the Hours of Service for Property Hauling drivers defined by FMCSA
• Able to use an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) as required by FMCSA
• Must have a valid Class B CDL from your residence state with valid DOT medical certificate
• Class A CDL Preferred
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) must show a valid CDL, current medical certification and self-certification status
• Must not have any traffic convictions defined by FMCSA that would disqualify a CDL
• High School or Equivalent

Benefits

• Medical Plans (HRA,PPO,Thrift)
• Wellness Credit
• FSA
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D for employee
• Company Paid Basic Life for spouse and children
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Other Supplemental policies