Truck Driver (Dripping Springs)
Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators
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Job summary
Patriot Erectors, LLC is seeking an experienced CDL A driver for our Houston operation to transport steel safely and efficiently. You will load, strap, tarp, and secure loads, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations while delivering to shops and job sites.
Based in Texas, you’ll be home daily on local and regional routes and play a role in mentoring newer drivers and maintaining equipment.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- 3-5+ years of CDL flatbed driving experience (48'-53' trailers) with a clean driving record
- Strong working knowledge of DOT, TXDOT, and DPS regulations and Hours-of-Service rules
- High school diploma or GED
- OSHA-10 certification
Responsibilities
- Drive: Operate tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and specialized commercial vehicles to deliver steel and materials to shops and jobsites.
- Load & Secure: Load and unload cargo, and chain, strap, and tarp every load the right way to prevent damage in transit.
- Inspect: Run thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections - keep your equipment safe, compliant, and road-ready.
- Stay Compliant: Operate within all federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT and Hours-of-Service rules.
- Document: Complete bills of lading, delivery receipts, and all transportation records accurately.
- Coordinate: Communicate with dispatch, customers, and crews so every delivery lands where and when it’s needed.
- Mentor: Train and guide new CDL drivers on safe driving, securement, regulations, and Patriot standards.
- Care for Equipment: Keep trucks, trailers, and gear clean, organized, and well-maintained.
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Job description
Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC-Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC-Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, from our modern 60,000-square-foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, we’ve fabricated and erected structural steel for complex buildings and non-building structures - with a relentless focus on quality, safety, and pride in every project.
Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC-Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC-Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, from our modern 60,000-square-foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, we’ve fabricated and erected structural steel for complex buildings and non-building structures - with a relentless focus on quality, safety, and pride in every project.
Every beam we raise rides on your trailer first. We’re looking for an experienced flatbed pro who chains, straps, and tarps a load the right way, runs a clean inspection every time, and takes pride in delivering steel safely - for a company that treats drivers like the professionals they are.
Reporting to the Shop Manager at our Houston operation, you'll be directly responsible for transporting steel and materials to assigned locations - safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with DOT regulations and company policy.
- Drive: Operate tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and specialized commercial vehicles to deliver steel and materials to shops and jobsites.
- Load & Secure: Load and unload cargo, and chain, strap, and tarp every load the right way to prevent damage in transit.
- Inspect: Run thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections - keep your equipment safe, compliant, and road-ready.
- Stay Compliant: Operate within all federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT and Hours-of-Service rules.
- Document: Complete bills of lading, delivery receipts, and all transportation records accurately.
- Coordinate: Communicate with dispatch, customers, and crews so every delivery lands where and when it’s needed.
- Mentor: Train and guide new CDL drivers on safe driving, securement, regulations, and Patriot standards.
- Care for Equipment: Keep trucks, trailers, and gear clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (additional endorsements may be required or preferred depending on routes)
- 3-5+ years of CDL flatbed driving experience (48'-53' trailers preferred) with a clean driving record
- Strong working knowledge of DOT, TXDOT, and DPS regulations and Hours-of-Service rules
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to load, secure, and unload cargo, including lifting heavy objects
- OSHA-10 certification
- Experience hauling structural steel or construction materials
- Experience training or mentoring other drivers
- Basic commercial-vehicle maintenance skills
- Based at our Houston operation, reporting to the Shop Manager
- Home daily on local and regional Texas routes
- Hands-on, physical role: loading, unloading, securement, and heavy lifting are part of the job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; other duties may be assigned
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Company-paid life & disability insurance
- Supplemental coverage options
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Quarterly financial-planning webinars
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)
- Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision
- Pet insurance
- Nivati EAP - free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families
- Gym-membership support through affiliated partners
- Blue Points program - rewards for a healthy lifestyle
- Craig Cobb College Scholarship
- Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses
- Leadership training
- AISC membership for Patriot employees - tap every resource the industry offers
- We give back through community initiatives and support employees who volunteer
- Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team. A conversation about your experience, your routes, and pay expectations.
- Interview with our Houston team. Meet the Shop Manager, talk routes and equipment, and complete any required driving-record review or road test.
- Final conversation. Confirm the fit works both ways - culture, schedule, and expectations.
- Offer. When everything aligns, we’ll move fast to get you in the seat.
21 - 24 USD per hour (Central Texas Shop)
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