Purpose and Impact:
Amentum is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious Vehicle Operator /Truck Driver with at least 5 years of CDL-A (manual transmission) commercial or military driving experience and practical warehouse capabilities. Work is based in the Winchester, VA area. This role features a balanced, predictable operational schedule: routine metropolitan/city day routes 2–3 times per week returning home the same day, complemented by scheduled long-haul cross-country trips on a quarterly basis. Between driving assignments, you will collaborate with logistics personnel on warehouse staging, loading, and freight reconciliation.
You will be responsible for the receipt, control, handling, storage and movement of customer equipment and supplies. Must hold and maintain a valid unrestricted CDL-A driver's license and be capable of operating a range of vehicles including box trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance to start work and ability to obtain and maintain special access. The ideal candidate will meet job requirements and hold an active DoW TS security clearance with SCI eligibility. Experienced drivers without an active TS security are encouraged to apply current. Candidates successfully passing a pre-screening security review will be considered for continuation to obtain a TS security clearance and special access adjudication.
Work Schedule: Work is performed Monday – Friday. 8 work hours per day.
Essential Responsibilities:
Transport & Road Operations
- Safely operate Class-A tractor-trailers across designated regional or dedicated routes in strict compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
- Perform thorough Pre-Trip, En-Route, and Post-Trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) to ensure equipment safety and mechanical integrity. Perform routine vehicle checks ensuring vehicles are prepared for trips.
- Maintain accurate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records, driver logs, Bills of Lading (BOL), and delivery documentation.
- Assists with truck loading as necessary, secures freight using load bars, straps, and blocking/bracing to prevent cargo movement and damage during transit.
- Adhere to strict chain-of-custody and security handling protocols for all sensitive shipments. Ensure compliance with physical security guidelines, maintain security of customer information.
- Local City Day Driving (2–3 Days/Week): Safely navigate urban routes, metropolitan traffic, and tight industrial delivery hubs for scheduled day runs with same-day home time; may be accompanied by another driver.
- Quarterly Cross-Country Long-Haul: Plan, execute, and complete cross-country OTR trips approximately once every quarter, maintaining strict delivery timelines and adherence to multi-day Hours of Service (HOS); may be accompanied by another driver.
- Assists in identifying items requiring special handling at delivery point.
Warehouse & Cargo Handling
- Assist warehouse and dock teams with staging, sorting, and cross-docking freight as required.
- Safely load and unload shipments using material handling equipment (pallet jacks; forklift experience is a plus). Conduct moving and sorting items within the warehouse.
- Verify incoming and outgoing cargo against packing slips and manifests for accuracy, labeling, and seal integrity.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and secure dock and staging area.
- Assists crew with loading backhaul cargo, ensuring that material is loaded in accordance with weight distribution guidelines and limitations.
- Use Microsoft Office suite applications to manage and produce reports.
- Assists with unloading, unpacking, and inspecting materials for damage or discrepancies.
- Assists with the packaging and documentation for all materials. Ensure all items are labeled, stored and packed properly including the safe and efficient use of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Support additional warehouse and logistics tasks assigned.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Ability to climb into/out of cabs and trailers, operate dock plates, and lift/move up to 50 lbs as necessary and sustain physical activity throughout the day.
- Driving Environment: Extended periods of seated operation in commercial tractor-trailers, experiencing whole-body vibration, highway road noise, and varied urban/highway traffic conditions. Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Physical Exertion: Regular climbing into and out of tractor cabs and trailer beds (three points of contact required); frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and reaching during daily pre-/post-trip vehicle and brake inspections.
- Lifting & Handling: Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver freight items and equipment up to 50 lbs independently, and heavier loads utilizing material handling equipment (pallet jacks, dollies).
- Weather & Environmental Exposure: Exterior inspections, fueling, and loading dock activities are performed in outdoor conditions across all seasons (heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice).
- High-Level Accountability & Security Mindset: Heightened diligence regarding chain of custody, cargo security seals, situational awareness at truck stops/rest areas, and zero-compromise adherence to federal and defense security regulations.
- Will be required to work in a warehouse where they may be exposed to fumes from vehicles, noise, and dust.
- Use of computer terminals is required.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Licensing: Valid Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) Unrestricted, with a current DOT Medical Card.
- Driving Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable Class-A commercial tractor-trailer driving experience, including city maneuvering and long-haul highway transit in manual and automatic vehicles. Experience driving Class-B vehicles, no minimum years of experience for Class-B operations. VETERANS: Comparable military experience operating heavy duty combination vehicles with a fifth-wheel/kingpin configuration will be acceptable in lieu of, or in combination with, civilian commercial experience to meet minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Ability to operate a range of vehicles, including box trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
- Security Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required for clearance processing) and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
- Warehouse Experience: Hands-on experience working in a warehouse, shipping dock, or cross-dock distribution environment.
- Driving Record: Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no major moving violations or preventable collisions within the past 3 years.
- Thorough knowledge of the safe operation of a range of vehicles and material handling equipment (i.e., cab-over, day cab, and conventional tractors; flatbed, lowboy, car carrier, 53 foot, and wide load trailers within the scope of the commercial Class A driver's license, with endorsements.
- Screening: Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, DOT drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse check.
- Basic computer skills and experience using MS- Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point.
- Demonstrated dependability, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to accurately follow established procedures and directions to locate proper delivery destinations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Security Clearance Required:
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required for clearance processing) and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
Minimum Education:
- H.S diploma or equivalent.
Minimum Years of Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of DOT regulations on transportation.
- Logistics, warehouse, distribution operations or supply chain related experience.
- Current Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance (or clearance held within the past 24 months).
- Endorsements: HazMat (H/X) and/or Tanker (N) endorsements.
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®).
- Prior experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
- Familiarity with secure government, aerospace, or defense supply chain protocols.
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Compensation Details:
$28.85 - $40.87
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/06/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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