Tri-Axle CDL Drivers

Job Title

Hazleton Division of The H&K Group, Inc., is currently seeking experienced and motivated Class A and B CDL drivers to move equipment and materials throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

This position places an emphasis on reliability and attentiveness, as maintaining both a truck log and the trucks themselves are daily responsibilities that come along with the position. The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, and a strong communicator.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs

Additional training opportunities including on the job, online through the H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Perform all work adhering to MSHA and H&K Safety policies

Drives truck to destination

Prepares receipts for load pick up

Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations and company policy

Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions

Loads and unloads truck

Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water

Performs daily pre and post trip of vehicle

Tarps all loads when public roadway travel is necessary

Trims all loads prior to tarping when necessary

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution

Class A CDL with 1 year of commercial driving experience OR Class B CDL with 1 year of triaxle driving experience

Valid Medical Card

Clean driving record

Customer Service and Teamwork

Strong Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed

Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

3 years of commercial driving experience

Strong preference for 3 years of triaxle driving experience

TWIC card preferred with CDL class A

Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement

Manual transmission experience

Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries

MSHA, OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms

Frequently required to talk or hear

Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

Frequently exposed to vibration

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts

Noise level is usually loud