CDL-A Truck Driver — Aircraft Loading Specialist — $29.31–$53.88/hr

Our company in Sunnyvale, CA needs a CDL-A truck driver to handle special operations work moving aircraft cargo and one-of-a-kind, high-value flight hardware. You'll run trucks, tractors, flatbeds and specialized rigs both on-site and over the road, including loading and off-loading aircraft.

Note: IAM Hourly employees already working at the Sunnyvale/Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range sites need to apply through My Talent Central.

What you'll do

• Load and off-load aircraft, following the load distribution plan and using straps, chains, nets and restraint rails to keep cargo secure in flight

• Drive trucks, tractors, semi-trailers and flatbeds, plus specialized transport equipment and forklifts (towable and conventional), to pick up, rig, secure and deliver loads anywhere on or off Company property

• Haul oversized and permitted loads, including high-value flight hardware, over long distances using one-of-a-kind transport equipment

• Carefully maneuver vehicles to protect both the truck and the valuable cargo

• Keep driver logs and other required paperwork up to date

• Fill in on Truck Driver - Heavy duties as needed

What you'll haul

One-of-a-kind high-value flight hardware, raw materials, parts, supplies, assemblies, tooling, machinery, finished products and equipment.

Pay

$29.31–$53.88 per hour. Our company sets actual pay based on factors like your experience, training, skills, work location and other business considerations; the posted range is a general guide.

Requirements

• Valid California Class A driver's license with all endorsements required for special operations work

• Industrial truck operator's license

• At least 3 years of experience loading/off-loading aircraft or handling and transporting high-value flight hardware

• Working knowledge of program-specific rules and specialized transport gear

• Familiarity with Company, State, Federal and DOT rules, plus flight line conditions and restrictions

• Able to operate two-way radios and handle program-specific equipment

• Able to work sustained transport schedules, including extended periods at remote sites

• Must pass an outside agency's heavy truck certification training within 90 days of starting

Nice to have

• Experience with specialized transport rigs and towable heavy forklift systems

• Familiarity with additional cargo handling and securing equipment

• Class A Hazmat certification

• Passenger endorsement

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible schedules (such as 4x10), 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Some benefits vary by business unit and collective bargaining agreement. Annual incentive pay may also be available depending on the role, though it's not guaranteed and depends on performance.

Washington state applicants: represented full-time employees earn 6.67 hours of vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave per year, and at least 96 holiday hours, all prorated based on your start date.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer.