Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.

As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.

Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!

We are looking to hire an experienced CDL Driver to join our team! The successful candidate will have a great deal of physical and mental stamina able to withstand long hours on the road. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
• Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pick-up and safely transport heavy equipment to the intended destination.
• Ensure loads are properly secured in accordance with FMCSA/DOT standards to prevent damage/injury.
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
• Assist in mapping driving routes.
  
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.
• Communicate with dispatch as needed.
• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document.
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
• Maintain trucks per DOT and FMCSA standards and report needed services to Dispatcher (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any delivery issues encountered.
• Follow delivery schedule and report to work rested.
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
• Track and report working hours.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Always make safety a priority.
• Provide back-up fueling as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• At least 2 years if heavy haul experience.
• Working knowledge of heavy construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and safe practices for loading/unloading.
• Working knowledge of tie down requirements and working load limits for equipment and cargo.
• Must be able to work 14-hour shifts, possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as allowed by FMCSA HOS Rules.
• Basic knowledge of overweight/oversize permitting.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles.
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
• Comfortable with long-haul transport and operating in tight, narrow city streets.
• Proficient in using GPS and other routing systems.
• Shall have acceptable record in FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Map reading and route planning experience.
• Self-starter who works well independently.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.

Education and Experience:

• Education:  High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: 
  • At least 2 years of heavy haul experience.
  • Tanker endorsement.
  • HAZMAT endorsement.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: 

• Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.
• Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
• Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
• Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
• Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
• Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.

Job Type: Full-time, nonexempt 

Salary: Based on experience

Benefits (available after waiting period): (FOR FOREMAN AND UP)

• Paid Time Off (PSL)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance

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