Construction CDL Driver

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Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Construction / Operations
Reports To: Construction Management
Work Environment: Outdoor / Field-Based
Travel: Local and regional travel as required

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused
Construction CDL Driver to support our field construction operations. This position is more than a traditional driving role. The driver will be responsible for
transporting construction equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials between yards and active job sites
, while also assisting with loading, unloading, equipment handling, inspections, and basic troubleshooting.

This is a
hands-on, outdoor construction position
. Employees must be prepared to work outside and be exposed to natural weather conditions and changing environments throughout the workday.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an active construction environment, understands how to safely secure and transport heavy equipment, takes ownership of assigned vehicles and trailers, and maintains full compliance with
DOT, FMCSA, state, and local requirements
.

• Safely transport construction equipment, machinery, tools, materials, and supplies between yards, projects, vendors, and other locations.
• Operate CDL-required trucks and trailers used to transport heavy construction equipment.
• Load, unload, and properly position equipment on trucks and trailers.
• Safely operate construction equipment as necessary for loading, cleaning, emptying, unloading, staging, and moving equipment.
• Properly secure equipment and materials using chains, binders, straps, and other approved securement methods.
• Verify equipment weight, trailer capacity, load distribution, and securement before transport.
• Coordinate equipment moves with field HDD construction management.
• Assist with material deliveries, pickups, equipment transfers, and job-site logistics.

• Perform required
  pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers.
• Inspect tires, brakes, lights, fluids, hitches, safety equipment, tie-downs, and other critical component, etc.
• Identify and immediately report safety concerns, mechanical issues, damage, or maintenance needs through the app.
• Maintain clean, organized, and job-ready trucks, trailers, and assigned equipment.
• Ensure required safety equipment, registration, insurance documentation, permits, and inspection records are present and current.

• Troubleshoot minor mechanical or operational issues with trucks and trailers
• Perform basic repairs and adjustments when within the driver’s training and capabilities.
• Recognize when equipment is unsafe to transport and remove or report it from service appropriately.
• Coordinate with Fleet or management when professional repairs or maintenance are required.

DOT & Safety Compliance

• Maintain a valid CDL and all endorsements required for assigned vehicles and loads.
• Comply with all applicable
  FMCSA, DOT, state, and local transportation regulations
  .
• Follow Hours-of-Service and electronic logging requirements when applicable.
• Maintain accurate inspection, mileage, delivery, equipment-transfer, and other required records.
• Follow all vehicle weight, load securement, permitting, and transportation requirements.
• Participate in required drug and alcohol testing programs and maintain CDL qualification requirements.
• Immediately report accidents, citations, roadside inspections, equipment damage, or compliance concerns.
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