Driver Technician

Driver Technician

Home Base:
Edison, NJ

Are you a safety-focused, experienced CDL A driver ready for a rewarding regional role? Xylem in Edison, NJ is seeking a reliable professional to join our team as a Driver Technician. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with a strong driving background and mechanical skills—especially those who have worked as diesel mechanics or have experience handling and maintaining trucks and equipment.

• Competitive Pay: $28–$31 per hour (based on experience/skills)
• We Offer Overtime: 10–15 hours/week typical
• Routes:
  Regional, 150 air miles around Edison—home daily, no overnight travel
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 7am until route completion (may start earlier/later)
• Freight:
  Specialized water industry products, pumps, and pipes
• Equipment:
  Operate vehicles ranging from F-150 pickups to large tractor trailers (approx. 50% rollback, 35% pickup truck, 15% tractor trailer)
• Setups & Handling:
  Assist with delivery setups, loading and unloading of equipment and materials
• Forklift Operation:
  Frequent use of forklift for material handling
• Consistent Home Base:
  Start and return to Edison for each run

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match—effective Day One
• Career Growth:
  Tuition reimbursement, student loan support, advancement opportunities
• Generous PTO:
  Paid time off/holiday/parental leave and fertility support
• Wellness Programs:
  Emotional health resources, employee discounts, volunteer & community programs
• Work/Life Balance:
  Predictable routes and scheduling—be home each day

• Safely drive F-150s, rollbacks, and 48’/53’ tractor trailers to transport specialty water treatment products
• Use forklifts for loading and unloading, both at the warehouse and at delivery sites
• Assist with equipment set ups, as well as loading/unloading pumps, pipes, and related materials
• Perform basic mechanical checks and handle minor repairs if required
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and order documentation
• Communicate clearly and courteously with internal teams

• Required: Valid CDL A license; strong driving record; mechanical aptitude; forklift certification.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with diesel mechanics; familiarity with water industry products.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) affirmative action workplace and foster an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed.