CDL Driver/Operator - Traveling - Requires Manual Endorsement

hth companies, inc; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

hth companies is seeking a CDL Driver/Operator to safely drive vacuum and waterblast trucks across our Midwest territories. The role includes supporting site crews, maintaining logs, and ensuring equipment is operated to DOT standards.

Qualifications include a valid CDL Class B, ability to pass an MVR, and strong English reading/writing skills, with emphasis on safety and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B.
• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Must read and write in English and have basic communication skills.
• Basic interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of safety principles, practices, and procedures helpful.
• Proven time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive vacuum trucks, waterblast trucks, and other commercial vehicles to project sites.
• Obey traffic laws and regulations at all times.
• Maintain accurate driving logs and hours per DOT guidelines.
• Complete vehicle inspection reports and ensure safe operation before leaving sites.
• Report accidents or injuries to Safety Manager or site supervisors.
• Maintain and operate equipment safely and know its limits.
• Connect and disconnect hoses and unload materials as needed.
• Promote a positive workplace and safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

CDL Class B

Job description

Company Description

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Company Description

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, mechanical maintenance, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview

The CDL Driver/Operator 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/Operator 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 report 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.
• Connect and disconnect hoses, dump/unload materials, clean out truck tank after each use.
• Actively champions a positive workplace and safety culture.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must have a commercial drivers 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 hth companies.

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.