CDL Driver- Part Time

Townsend Tree Service; Yorktown (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Townsend Tree Service in Yorktown, IN is seeking a part-time CDL Driver to manage operation of low-bed/flatbed trucks and transport heavy equipment to client sites. The role emphasizes safe hauling, load securement, and compliance with DOT regulations.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Must meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck with trailer to job sites.
• Secures loads with chains, straps, and binders.
• Loads and unloads equipment on trailers.
• Performs routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Maintains logs and records per DOT regulations.
• Ensures vehicle road-worthiness and readiness for trips.
• Provides minor emergency roadside repairs as needed.
• Works various shifts based on job needs.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety conscious

Communication

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Job description

Have a Calling for Above and Beyond Service?

You’d fit right in with this team. Get to know why great careers begin at Townsend Tree Service. We offer full-time employees competitive compensation and a variety of voluntary benefits including comprehensive health and wellness plans, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for advancement.

Townsend Tree Service is the largest business unit of a family-run company decades in the making. With our Utility Contractor‚ Tree Service Company Accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association and our Certified Treecare Safety Professionals and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists on staff, we bring with us the credibility and experience to be a leader in our industry.

Yet our company isn’t just built on years of tree service expertise. It’s also built on a commitment to a people-first culture‚ the people on our team, the people we serve and the people who live in the areas we service. And we’re always looking for new teammates who embody what we’re all about.

It All Comes Back to Our Values

There isn’t a member of our team who doesn’t live and work by our values. Each of us is responsible for ensuring accountability in our actions, having integrity in our work, providing excellent service, prioritizing safety and demonstrating character in our work ethic.

Position: CDL Driver- Part Time

Location: Yorktown, IN

Job Id:1125

# of Openings:1

Position Summary

A CDL Driver is responsible for the operations of a low-boy, flatbed, or other sized truck to deliver heavy equipment and materials to various job sites. This position is responsible for the safe transportation of all equipment/materials, loading/unloading, and securing equipment to trailers.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Drives truck with trailer, hauling equipment to and from garage/storage to work sites
• Positions chains, straps, and binders to secure loads during transit
• Loads and unloads equipment on trailers
• Conducts routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment
• Maintains logs and records in compliance with DOT regulations
• Maintains and checks truck, trailer, and supplies to ensure road-worthiness
• Performs minor emergency roadside repairs as needed
• Works various shifts based on the needs of the job
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

Valid Class A CDL and satisfactory driving record required per Company policy

Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities

Organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Meet all physical requirements of the position

Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations

18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Previous experience in construction or similar environment
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Truck Driver, preferably for a low-bed hauler

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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