Warehouse Specialist & CDL Driver (Clearance Required)

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a highly motivated CDL Driver & Warehouse Operations Specialist to support federal logistics and transportation initiatives in Pineville, LA. This dual-role position requires expertise in professional driving—specifically the operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)—as well as hands-on proficiency in warehouse and logistics support activities. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant professional experience. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that exemplifies integrity, reliability, and a dedication to mission support for federal agencies.
Required Travel: up to 50%Clearance Requirement: Secret (with ability to obtain Top Secret)

Responsibilities

• Primary Duties – CDL/Transportation:
• Safely operate Government-owned tractor-trailers with capacities greater than 13 tons—including tractor-trailer combinations—to transport and deliver equipment across the United States.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew, and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned for safe operations.
• Read and interpret maps and utilize GPS or truck cab computers to determine and follow efficient vehicle routes to specified destinations.
• Perform thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to verify proper working conditions, including mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment.
• Load or unload equipment from trucks using appropriate loading-related equipment; properly secure cargo with ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers to ensure safe transport.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including trip logs, vehicle inspection reports, delivery receipts, and incident reports in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles promptly to ensure accountability and compliance.


• Additional Duties – Warehouse and Logistics:
• Receive, inspect, process, and inventory incoming shipments; prepare outbound shipments for dispatch and delivery as directed.
• Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to move materials safely and efficiently, while assisting with inventory control and cycle counts.
• Package, label, and document items for shipment in compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain orderly and safe warehouse environments, ensuring all supplies and equipment are properly accounted for and stored.
• Validate shipping and receiving documentation, including bills of lading, invoices, and inventory records.
• Use automated and manual tracking systems to update or retrieve information for inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional or relevant experience in commercial driving, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Active Secret security clearance at time of hire, with the ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Prior Law Enforcement or Military experience a plus.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with a clean driving record.
• Proven proficiency in the safe operation of CMVs and warehouse equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items, operate warehouse machinery, and perform duties as required by both driving and warehouse tasks.

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure; Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good; Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability; Strive to achieve results as an organization; Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors; Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success; Create an environment where people c