Driver - Class A (CMV)

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., is seeking a Driver - Class A (CMV) to join the team located in Huntsville, AL.  Are you a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of focus, attention to detail and can consistently ensure safe accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.  Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required.

Driver - Class A (CMV) Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience
• Requires a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment and service vehicles as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Proficient in operating Tractor Trailer Semi-Trucks and Forklifts, Light and Heavy Wheeled Vehicles to 10 tons, Track Vehicles to 56 tons, Wreckers 5-10 tons
• Maintains records tracking dates, type, and extent of repair or maintenance tasks in a maintenance management system as well as daily driver inspections and mileage reports 
• Loads and unloads materials on and off flat bed and semi-trailer truck using forklifts
• Always ensure vehicle is kept clean
• Notify manager/supervisor of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Perform all assigned tasks and preventative maintenance involving diagnosis, disassembling, repairing, reassembling of various equipment
• Safely utilize tools and hardware using standard fabrication shop practices
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, and stooping in addition, will be lifting up to 50lbs
•  Must be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense
• Be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• Active / Current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense
• Familiarity with equipment such as HEMTT, FMTV 5-ton series, MTVRs, HMMVs, generators, and various diesel and gasoline engines

ARA COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2122 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Driver - Class A (CMV) position.