Operator - Vac Truck Driver(Earthwork)

Veit & Company, Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Union membership (Teamsters)

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled Driver to haul materials to and from job sites in the surrounding area. The role requires a valid CDL Class A license, DOT/FMCSA knowledge, and the ability to perform manual labor as needed.

You will load/unload, operate safely, and report incidents to supervisors. The job emphasizes safety, punctuality, and maintaining a clean, organized work site while adhering to company policies and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and navigate with GPS.

Responsibilities

• Hauls construction materials to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks; hauls and hoists materials.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and reports incidents.
• Maintains a clean, safe job site and secures loads daily.

Skills

Communication skills

GPS navigation

Reading maps

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Driver is responsible for hauling materials to and from job sites throughout the surrounding area. May also perform manual labor as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hauls various construction materials to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks; hauls and hoists materials.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director, or Management.
• Maintains a clean job site by picking up all materials, tools/small equipment, and secures the job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect Company operations.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as outlined in job orientations and training.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the Senior Logistics Manager.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current and valid CDL Class A license.
• Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations, especially Hours of Service Ability to use Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and navigate with GPS.
• Ability to understand and comply with all Company and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain highest safety standards.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business partners.
• Ability to understand, follow, and convey written and oral instructions.
• Ability to reliably meet attendance schedules as required by management and/or project needs.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• OSHA-10 training preferred.

OTHER

• This is a safety-sensitive role.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must have a current medical card for CDL/Class A License.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.
• Member of the Teamsters union or the ability to join.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet DOT medical qualifications.
• The physical demands include the ability to handle physically demanding work involving sustained physical exertion and exposure to adverse and variable weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, dust, and noise typical of construction sites.
• The employee must sit for long periods and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle.
• The role also requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, stretching, and reaching to perform inspections, secure loads, operate controls, and complete tasks.
• The employee must lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, including handling equipment, tools, or materials.
• Use hands and arms for steering, shifting, braking, and operating vehicle and trailer controls is required.
• The position requires operating and interacting with electronic systems, including using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to accurately record hours of service, duty status changes, and other DOT-required information.
• The employee must be able to view, enter, and verify electronic data on handheld or in-cab devices.
• The position also requires the ability to see, hear, and speak clearly to safely operate equipment, respond to traffic and jobsite conditions, communicate with dispatch and coworkers, and comply with DOT safety requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment involves exposure to machinery, loud noises, and various weather and terrain conditions. Employees often work alone or with others.

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program For Union and Prevailing Wage roles
• hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Additional Job Description

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe: We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
• Build with Intention: We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.
• Leaders Dig First: Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
• Real Relationships: Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
• Integrity in Everything: As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

Viet is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day. Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

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