DoD SkillBridge: Truck Driver

Vets2PM, LLC; Jackson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a CDL Truck Driver internship in Jackson, CA under the SkillBridge program. You will support soil excavation activities, load trucks, and transport soil for stockpile and site restoration, with federal prevailing wage paid for the work performed.

The role requires active-duty U.S. military members and provides exposure to environmental and civil construction tasks on residential remediation projects, with full benefits and a defined wage after internship.

Qualifications

• Civil Construction and/or environmental work experience.
• Must live within daily commute of Jackson, CA.
• No Felonies.
• Clean driving record with valid license.
• Dependable transportation and cell phone.
• Able to pass drug screen and OSHA HAZWOPER.

Responsibilities

• Use of Dump trucks (12-15 yd) and Water Trucks (2k).
• Operate trucks in safe manner in residential communities.
• Will perform general labor tasks.
• Ability to work in team environment in safe and productive manner.
• Be safe and professional while working in residential communities.

Skills

Construction experience

CDL License

Clean driving record

HAZWOPER

Reliability & transportation

Job description

Jackson, United States | Posted on 08/18/2026

• Business Clients Name APTIM Federal Services
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Date Opened 08/18/2026
• Job Type SkillBridge Internship
• City Jackson
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

Applicants mustbe active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualifyfor the DoD SkillBridge Program.

Under direction of Construction Manager, provide support to soil excavation activities including loading trucks and transport soil for stockpile/disposal, then transport backfill for site restoration and revegetation. May be required to assist in general labor duties. Truck Drivers will be paid federal prevailing wage for work performed.

Project Description: Residential remedial excavation and backfill of 40 properties, metals contaminated soils.

IF HIRED AFTER INTERNSHIP: The base company wage for the CDL Truck Driver position is $35.00 per hour. However, for this project, the CDL Truck Driver position will be paid the Federal prevailing wage for work performed.

Job Overview

Under direction of Construction Manager, provide support to soil excavation activities including loading trucks and transport soil for stockpile/disposal, then transport backfill for site restoration and revegetation. May be required to assist in general labor duties. Truck Drivers will be paid federal prevailing wage for work performed.

Project Description: Residential remedial excavation and backfill of 40 properties, metals contaminated soils.

IF HIRED AFTER INTERNSHIP: The base company wage for the CDL Truck Driver position is $35.00 per hour. However, for this project, the CDL Truck Driver position will be paid the Federal prevailing wage for work performed.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Use of Dump trucks (12-15 yd) and Water Trucks (2k)
• Operate trucks in safe manner in residential communities
• Will before labor tasks
• Ability to work in team environment in safe and productive manner
• Be safe and professional while working in residential communities

Basic Qualifications

• Civil Construction and/or environmental work experience
• Must live within daily commute of Jackson, CA
• No Felonies
• Clean driving record with valid license
• Dependable transportation and cell phone
• Able to pass drug screen and physical OSHA HAZWOPER

Work Schedule

5 days/week with 10 hrs/day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $35 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: APTIM 401(k) Guide APTIM - Helpful Documents