CDL Driver A

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Solar CDL Driver to safely transport equipment and materials to renewable energy job sites, focusing on safe unloading and timely deliveries.

You will follow job-site safety protocols, coordinate with crew, and operate heavy vehicles on local routes, with duties including pre-trip checks, load securing, and routine maintenance.

This role requires CDL A, a current medical card, and the ability to work in a team on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL A certification and a current medical card.
• Minimum 1 year trucking experience.
• Tanker endorsement required per jobsite functions.
• Able to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain safety protocols on large construction sites.
• Understand load securing and proper binder usage.
• Ability to work with others on a team and meet attendance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maneuver vehicles with GCWR 26,001+ lbs.
• Perform daily vehicle checks for safe operation.
• Transport materials to local construction sites.
• Maneuver trucks for loading/unloading at job sites.
• Secure loads with appropriate binders and tie-downs.
• Coordinate with crew using signals and communication.
• Plan routes and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Leadership

Self-motivated

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

CDL A Certification

Medical Card

Tanker endorsement

Load securing

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Position Summary

The Solar CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and successful transportation of equipment and materials for McCarthy’s Renewable Energy job sites. The Solar CDL Driver focuses on the safety of themselves and others on the road by adhering to traffic laws and job site safety protocols to ensure safe unloading and delivery to their destination.

Responsibilities

• Operate/maneuver a combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is 10,001 pounds or more
• Daily checks to ensure equipment functions properly and safely
• Transport material in a safe manner in a local area to support construction of our utility scale solar project
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions throughout jobsite safely
• Operate effectively on rough terrain/unpaved surfaces
• Clean, maintain and conduct basic equipment repairs.
• Recognize hazards and danger zones
• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
• Coordinate with crew members in response to hand and/or audio signals.
• Understand how to secure the load with the proper type of binders for the applicable load
• Plan the route which the vehicle would need to take
• Understand and follow hand signals that may be given for a vehicle backing into tight areas
• All other duties assigned by site leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Must have up to date CDL A Certification
• Must have a current medical card
• Maintain Tanker endorsement required per jobsite functions
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and safety processes used in large construction sites
• Understand logistics and traffic control plans.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and leadership within the team.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper/lower back, visual acuity, depth and color perception.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.