CDL Heavy Haul Transport Driver

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Holidays

401(k) match

Work/Life balance

Health benefits

Life/Disability insurance

Safety foundation

Job summary

Sunland Asphalt, LLC seeks an experienced Heavy Haul Transport Driver to join our team. The role involves operating heavy haul trucks, transporting equipment to production sites and supporting field crews with safety-first practices.

Requirements include a valid CDL A, five years of lowboy transport experience, fluent English, and a current DOT medical card. Travel to various job sites and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license with appropriate endorsements as required by the role.
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write).
• Five years of experience transporting oversized/overweight loads on lowboy trailers.
• Must pass DOT physical and maintain a current medical card.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload Sunland-owned equipment and materials.
• Operate heavy haul trucks and transport equipment to and from production sites.
• Ensure vehicle is road-worthy and coordinate with mechanics for repairs.
• Comply with DOT, state and local regulations at all times.
• Maintain driving hours and logs per regulations.
• Represent Sunland professionally with customers and on-site teams.

Skills

CDL Class A

English fluent

Safety conscious

Five years lowboy transport

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heavy Haul Transport Driver

Sunland Asphalt, LLC. is seeking an experienced Haul Truck, Transport Driver to join our booming business. Work is primarily office-based with periodic visits to field environments. Sunland is a leading asphalt solutions provider and general contractor known for delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation to its customers. With a reputation built on decades of combined industry expertise, we specialize in a full range of services—including commercial and residential paving, maintenance and repair, sealcoating, milling, and large‑scale infrastructure projects.

The Heavy Haul Transport Driver must hold a valid CDL driver license. Drivers work as part of a crew and may also operate equipment or provide general labor.

Why work at Sunland?

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award‑Winning Peers & Projects
• And A Foundation Built on Safety

Essential Duties

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Work quickly, productively and safely to meet production goals as outlined by the foreman, superintendent and/or production manager.
• Safely load and unload Sunland owned equipment such as pavers, milling machines, compactors, scrapers, motor graders, loaders, skid steers, skip loaders, etc.
• Know, understand and comply with all DOT, state and local regulations.
• Ensure vehicle is road‑worthy prior to leaving the yard or jobsite and work with mechanics to guarantee any repairs are made before departure.
• Inspect truck and trailer before and after trips, complete DVIRs, and ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws.
• Compile, maintain and log driving hours as required by state, federal and local laws.
• Advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in job‑site and safety meetings and all company training.
• Communicate with dispatcher, on‑site foreman, paver operators, truck drivers and general laborers.
• Operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipment.
• Inspect, clean and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Set up and tear down equipment.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools, equipment, and secure job site each day.
• Serve as front‑line company representative and provide excellent service to the customer and the public.
• Use equipment and/or hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
• Perform all other general labor duties as needed.
• Any and all other duties assigned. This job description is not comprehensive and may change at any time.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Operate at professional construction field sites and/or construction shop environments; communicate verbally and in person or by phone, read printed materials, signs, computer screens and directions; maintain attention despite interruptions.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects weighing up to 50 pounds, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse sites.
• Work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment and other tools within safety guidelines.
• Work outside for long periods in all weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, dust and debris.

Position Type / Expected Hours

• Full‑time position; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Willing to travel to all job sites, including staying away from home if necessary.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience as a lowboy transporter of oversized/overweight loads.
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write).
• A valid Class A, CDL license in the state where the majority of work is performed.
• A Hazmat or tanker endorsement may be required depending on position.
• Pass DOT physical and maintain a current medical card.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer