Job Title:OnCall FloaterDriver/Courier
Position Summary
The Driver/Courier is responsible for transporting VIPs from local airports/hotels to SOUTHCOM Headquarters, and return, while driving Government-owned passenger cars, SUVs, passenger vans, cargo vans, limousines, and pickup trucks.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Obey all posted speed limits, traffic signals, and directional signs, in compliance with applicable state laws
- Transport passengers and passengers’ material possessions, such as luggage (luggage will not exceed 50 pounds per bag)
- Drive safely and deliver passengers/products within deadlines
- Analyze delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule
- Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances
- Load and unload the vehicles, and ensure the vehicles are sent in for periodic maintenance and cleaning
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Drivers shall be capable of driving vehicles up to 12,500 pounds, capable of carrying loads weighing up to 800 pounds and the ability to operate either gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles
- The drivers shall not use electronic equipment, e.g., radio, iPod or MP3 devices, cell phones, etc. during the scheduled service period when the vehicle is standing, loading, or unloading passengers
- Must be capable of driving passenger vans, passenger cars, limousines, cargo vans, and trucks
- Must ensure the following trainings are successfully completed: Local Area Network (LAN) Training Course (upon initial processing), and Army Accident Avoidance Course
- Making daily or regular personal calls, e.g. family, friends, and personal business, for any reason under non-emergency circumstances shall be strictly prohibited.
- Must be familiar with approved State of Florida Department of Transportation and Miami- Dade County hurricane evacuation routes and procedures in the event of inclement weather
- Shall be prohibited from texting while driving when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government
- Alcoholic beverages, or other impairing agents, to include prescription drugs that impair driving, shall not be consumed within eight hours prior to the beginning of a scheduled shift
- Be familiar with approved State of Florida Department of Transportation and Miami- Dade County hurricane evacuation routes and procedures in the event of inclement weather
- Must be able to drive automatic transmissions or manual five-speed transmissions
Physical Demands
- Required to walk, stand, sit and move about the property for long periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be fully capable of physically performing these driving duties
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a United States citizen
- At a minimum, the driver shall possess at least five (5) years of driving experience
- Drivers shall have previous experience providing transportation for large conferences or events and experience transporting high-level officials.
- Must possess a Secret security clearance
- Must possess Highschool Diploma
- Possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record (i.e., no traffic violations resulting in suspension of driving privileges or drug/alcohol-related charges, IAW FL Statutes, Title XXIII, chapter 322) within the last 5 years identified during background investigation
Red River Science & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.
