CDL Driver/Laborer

hth companies; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer supplemented health insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary vision and dental insurance

401K (company match of 3%)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

hth companies in Lafayette, Indiana, is hiring a CDL Driver/Laborer. This role involves driving vacuum trucks and other commercial vehicles to project sites while assisting crews. Candidates must hold a Class B commercial driver's license and possess strong communication skills. The position offers benefits such as employer-supplemented health insurance, life insurance, and a company-matched 401K. This is an equal opportunity employment role that requires OSHA training within the first 60 days.

Qualifications

• Must have a commercial driver’s license (Class B).
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle report.
• Basic communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vacuum trucks and commercial vehicles.
• Obey traffic laws and maintain accurate logs.
• Complete vehicle inspections before operation.

Skills

Basic verbal and written communication skills

Basic interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent time management skills

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

Education

Commercial driver’s license, Class B

Proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour

Job description

Position Overview

The CDL Driver/Laborer will be responsible for driving vacuum trucks, waterblast trucks, and other commercial vehicles to and from project sites all across the company territories. The CDL Driver/Laborer will also assist crews at the sites and will ensure that they are operating their vehicles and their tools in a safe manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Drives and operates vacuum trucks, waterblast trucks, and other commercial vehicles to and from project sites.
• Obeys traffic laws and regulations.
• Maintains accurate driving logs and hours in compliance with company policy and DOT guidelines.
• Completes vehicle inspection reports to ensure vehicle and equipment are safe to operate before leaving sites and stays within DOT compliance.
• Immediately reports all accidents, near misses, and injuries involving employees or others to the Safety Manager or Supervisors on site.
• Maintains equipment and vehicles, helps in operation of equipment, and understands the ability of the equipment and how to operate it in a safe manner.
• Connects and disconnects hoses, dumps/unloads materials, cleans out truck tank after each use.
• Actively champions a positive workplace and safety culture.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must have a commercial driver’s license, Class B.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle report.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and must be able to read and write in English.
• Basic interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Basic organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.

Personal Characteristics

• Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
• Respects self, co‑workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
• Adaptable in methods used to complete task.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Motivated to learn new skills.
• Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
• Respects self, co‑workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
• Ability to observe conditions and others as safety attendant, staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
• Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.

Training

• Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at the company.

Benefits

• Employer supplemented health insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Voluntary vision and dental insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness and group injury insurance.
• 401K (company match of 3%).
• Tuition reimbursement.

hth companies is an equal opportunity employer. hth companies considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.