Lead CDL Driver (Night Shift)

Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a Lead Driver to manage the nightshift CDL driving team and oversee safe, efficient movements between intrastate job sites. You will lead field operations, coordinate assignments, and mentor drivers to uphold safety and company standards.

Qualified candidates have a CDL Class A, a high school diploma or GED, and a clean driving record, with ability to pass a DOT drug screen and work consistent night shifts. Prior lead experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A and clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a DOT drug screen and work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the nightshift CDL driving team, ensuring safe, timely movements between intrastate job sites.
• Serve as the primary field leader for assigned drivers.
• Provide direction and assistance to drivers during regular operations.
• Coordinate driver assignments, routes, trucks, and job-site activities.
• Communicate schedule changes and operational instructions to drivers.
• Monitor driver performance and report issues to management.

Skills

CDL Class A

Night shift

Leadership / supervision

Communication

Safety / DOT compliance

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

Lead Driver Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the nightshift CDL driving team, ensuring efficient, safe, and timely movement of trucks/equipment between intrastate company job sites (equipment, aggregates, parts, muck, etc.). Primary focus is flatbed and dump truck operations.
• Serve as the primary field leader for assigned drivers.
• Provide direction and assistance to drivers during regular operations.
• Help coordinate driver assignments, routes, trucks, and job-site activities.
• Communicate schedule changes and operational instructions to drivers.
• Monitor driver performance and report significant issues to management.
• Help train new drivers on company procedures, equipment, routes, job sites, and safety expectations.
• Assist drivers with questions or problems encountered in the field.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and accountability among drivers.
• Serve as a communication link between drivers and management.

Driving Responsibilities

• Drive various trucks/equipment as needed while overseeing other nightshift drivers.
• Ensure trucks are properly loaded and all equipment is securely fastened; load and unload heavy equipment as required. Direct and assist with offloading and spotting for other drivers.
• Conduct and oversee daily pre-trip inspections of trucks and equipment prior to nightshift operations.
• Responsible for truck maintenance awareness; promptly report any issues to the maintenance technician and manager, and coordinate resolution during the shift.
• Supervise and assist with site cleanup and maintenance efforts during night hours, including cleaning, painting, sweeping, and construction debris disposal.
• Enforce safety protocols, manage shift handovers, and maintain clear communication with dayshift teams and management.
• Mentor and support nightshift drivers to maintain high performance and adherence to company standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Commercial Driver License Class A
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid US driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to pass a DOT drug screen
• Willingness and ability to work consistent night shifts

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience driving with a Class A CDL (1+ years preferred minimum)
• Prior experience in a lead, supervisory, or team-lead role
• Experience with end dump, belly dump, and/or side dump trucks
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as a skid steer, wheel loader, telehandler, etc.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated reliability, work ethic, and ability to lead by example on shift

Additional Requirements

• Position requires consistent nightshift hours and may include extended hours and weekend work
• Ability to lift and haul 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend, push, and pull
• Position requires outdoor work in varying conditions
• Must be comfortable working independently with limited direct supervision during overnight hours while leading a small team

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.