CDL Driver

A CDL Driver is responsible for the operations of a low-boy, flatbed, or other sized truck to deliver heavy equipment and materials to various job sites. This position is responsible for the safe transportation of all equipment/materials, loading/unloading, and securing equipment to trailers.

• Drives truck with trailer, hauling equipment to and from garage/storage to work sites
• Positions chains, straps, and binders to secure loads during transit
• Loads and unloads equipment on trailers
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Maintains logs and records in compliance with DOT regulations
• Maintains and checks truck, trailer, and supplies to ensure road-worthiness
• Performs minor emergency roadside repairs as needed
• Works various shifts based on the needs of the job
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

• Valid Class A CDL and satisfactory driving record required per Company policy
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Previous experience in construction or similar environment
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Truck Driver, preferably for a low-bed hauler

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Gunnison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Gunnison Tree Services is committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to any persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes.

Gunnison Tree Services will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the employer’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against people on the basis of their age (40 or older), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), civil union or marital status, national origin or ancestry, military or veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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