CDL Class A Truck Driver

Structurecraft-1; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

StructureCraft is seeking a Local CDL Truck Driver on a contract basis from April 2025 through December 2025. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong organization. You will transport goods locally, load and strap cargo, and ensure inspections are completed with attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has a valid CDL and a clean driving record, can communicate in English, and is prepared for overtime opportunities with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• CDL license with clean driving record.
• Proven experience driving heavy trucks/tractor-trailers.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy cargo as needed.
• Fluent English for clear communication with crew and supervisors.
• Attention to detail for documentation and inspections.
• Willingness to participate in safety training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a truck with GVW of 45,000 lb or more, safely and in compliance with regs.
• Transport goods timely while following safety guidelines.
• Load, unload, strap and tarp cargo securely for transport.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Receive goods at yard and supervise yard logistics.

Skills

CDL license

Safety-conscious

English fluency

Communication skills

Job description

StructureCraft is a unique, family‑owned design‑build company that employs over 200 structural engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in designing and building timber structures, incorporating steel, concrete and other materials into the projects as well.

Since our beginning in 1998, our team has pushed the boundaries in complex geometry, optimization, digital fabrication, material testing and research. We are involved in mass timber structures, long span roofs, tall wood buildings, free‑form timber structures and bridges. Our work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including numerous engineering awards for innovation in timber construction.

We are rooted in our mission of “making beautiful structures possible,” which harnesses both traditional principles and paradigm‑shifting innovation to bring the inherent properties of materials to their highest use. As a firm of master engineers and timber construction experts with offices in Canada, US, and Italy, we partner with world‑renowned developers, owners and architects to create structures that are elegant in their own right and also serve the greater good of a community.

Our head office and shop is located near Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada, but our teams travel all over North America to install the structures that we design.

About the role

We are seeking a Local CDL Truck Driver to join our team! This is a contract position starting in April 2025 and ending in December 2025. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of safety, reliability, and strong organizational skills.

What you’ll do

• Operate a truck with a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 45,000 pounds safely and in compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Ensure timely and efficient transport of goods while following all company safety guidelines.
• Load, unload, strap, and tarp cargo securely for transport.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is in good operating condition, reporting any issues to the Project Manager immediately.
• Receive goods at the yard and supervise yard logistics

Qualifications

• A valid CDL with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience in heavy truck or tractor‑trailer driving, with a strong understanding of local and state driving laws.
• Ability to handle physical workloads, including lifting and maneuvering heavy cargo as needed.
• Must be able to speak fluent English to communicate with co‑workers.
• Strong attention to detail for documentation and vehicle inspection.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and report any issues.
• Competitive hourly wage with a good potential for overtime labor.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience with a dedicated and innovative team.
• Professional development opportunities, including safety training and certifications.
• The potential for continued work with the company on future jobs.