Operator - Vac Truck Driver (Earthwork)

VEIT; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VEIT in Duluth, MN is hiring a Driver responsible for hauling materials to and from job sites in the surrounding area, with potential manual labor as needed. The role requires a valid CDL Class A and strong safety focus.

You will load/unload trucks, follow DOT Hours of Service, and maintain clean, secure sites while coordinating with foremen and management. This is a safety-sensitive, union-friendly position with regular hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with construction experience.
• CDL Class A license with DOT/FMCSA knowledge and Hours of Service.
• Ability to use Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and read maps with GPS.
• Strong safety compliance with OSHA safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Hauls construction materials to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks and secures loads.
• Performs manual labor at construction sites as needed.
• Follows safety procedures and reports incidents to management.
• Keeps job site clean and secure daily.
• Picks up materials/tools and communicates with supervisors.
• Performs routine equipment inspection and reports defects to supervisor.
• Works 8 to 12-hour days, Mon-Fri with occasional weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Attendance reliability

GPS/map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

FMCSA/DOT knowledge

Tools

Electronic Logging Device (ELD)

GPS navigation tools

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.

• Hauls various construction materials to and from jobsite locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks; hauls and hoists materials.
• Perform 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.

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.

Additional Job Description

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

Benefits Offered To Union Craft Workers Include

• 401k, Employee Assistance Program

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.