DOT Hazmat Truck Driver

Kiewit; Damascus (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a professional Driver to load, transport, and deliver materials between job sites. A valid Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsement is required, along with Hazmat experience and ability to pass drug testing.

The role demands performing pre-trip inspections, safe cargo handling, and accurate documentation while working on construction sites in varied weather and hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Must possess working knowledge to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively.
• Must have a current Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker Endorsement.
• Hazmat truck driving experience required.
• Pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to large trucks to transport materials between work sites.
• Load and unload trucks using equipment such as forklifts.
• Secure cargo with rope, blocks, or covers.
• Obtain proper documentation prior to moving materials.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Maintain logs of hours worked or vehicle maintenance.

Skills

CDL Hazmat/Tanker

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Position Summary

The Driver will load and unload materials and deliver to, from and within work sites as required. This position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate medium to large sized trucks, transporting materials between company work sites using private roads and driving on public highways.
• Load and unload trucks, using other equipment as necessary, such as forklifts.
• Secure cargo for transport, using rope, blocks, or covers.
• Obtain proper and complete documentation prior to moving materials.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections and report any defects, damage, or repairs needed.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or fluids.
• Maintain logs of working hours, or of vehicle maintenance, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently
• Must have a current Class A CDL with Hazmat/Tanker Endorsement
• Must have Hazmat Truck Driving Experience
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Work Settings & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.