Position Title:	Class A CDL Driver	Company:	Independence Excavating
Location:	Cleveland	Reports To:	Dispatcher
Functional Area:	Transportation	Position Type:	Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for safely transporting construction equipment and materials between work sites by operating light, medium or heavy-duty work trucks.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all daily pre trip and post trip inspections and paperwork is completed.
• Follow the given route as scheduled under the direction of the traffic manager.
• Prepare vehicle for operation, including clearing debris, snow, or other environmental or physical hazards from windows, roofs, hoods, etc.
• Follow verbal and written instructions for routes or tasks.
• Drive vehicles along designated and/or marked pathways, or as instructed by spotter.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are operated safely and efficiently on specified routes.
• Monitors and ensures all load securement policies are being followed.
• Access and operate various styles of vehicles and controls including pick-up trucks and semis.
• Operate trailer hitches and ramps and place securements for equipment.
• Responsible for general and specific safety practices, following company safety manual procedures, and cooperating with our safety representative in a positive pro-active manner.
• Follow all state and Federal traffic and DOT laws rules/regulations.
• Maintain positive company image in appearance, conduct, and communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, additional construction certifications/trainings preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required
• 2+ years of verifiable experience with equipment is required
• Hazmat endorsement with 5+ years’ experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic logbooks is preferred
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly,
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Samsara experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in equipment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and various environmental elements including extreme temperatures, humidity, and wetness. Employee regularly works around heavy equipment and/or moving machinery. Work will require use of many types of equipment which will necessitate operation of foot controls and repetitive movements. At times employee may be exposed to uneven ground surfaces, vibration from machinery, dust, chemicals, and heights.

Physical Requirements:

Physical demand is medium, occasionally requiring ability to lift between 20-50lbs. While operating equipment this position involves constantly sitting for extended periods. Frequently operator would be required to bend and twist head and neck. Physical dexterity to operate equipment is required. Occasionally, operator is required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb and balance. To perform job satisfactorily, operator would need to speak, hear, and visually have satisfactory near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision and field vision.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.