CDL Water Truck Driver

United Infrastructure; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation construction is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves operating heavy vehicles, ensuring safe transport of goods, and maintaining a clean driving record. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, the company values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and performance bonuses. If you are passionate about construction and ready to take on exciting challenges in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company with over a century of experience and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Training, Education, Certification Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL Class A license with endorsements.
• 3+ years of experience in surveying and road construction.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and drive assigned vehicles with a lowboy trailer.
• Transport goods and ensure timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A w/ Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement

3+ years surveyor experience

Knowledge of road construction materials

Knowledge of road construction processes

Experience in construction

Ability to use a smartphone, iPad, and computer

Good driving record

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle (with lowboy trailer)
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 3+ years surveyor experience
• CDL Class A w/ Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
• Respond quickly to foreman’s directions.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Knowledge of water truck and other road construction equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials and road construction processes.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required.
• Ability to use a smartphone, iPad, and computer.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Open to working different shifts if needed by the project
• Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred)
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
• Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.