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Pride Excavating
Heavy Equipment Transport / CDL Truck Driver
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$59,911 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Pride Excavating, Inc. is looking for an experienced, dependable CDL Truck Driver to join our team. This is not an entry-level driving position. We are looking for someone who is highly skilled, safety-minded, takes care of equipment, and can be trusted to move heavy construction equipment safely and efficiently. The right person will have solid experience loading, securing, transporting, and unloading heavy equipment , as well as experience with general construction hauling. Depending on the day and the needs of our projects, you may be moving equipment between jobsites, hauling export dirt, importing material, or operating one of our dump trucks, tractors, and trailers. We are looking for someone who knows what they're doing, takes pride in their work, and doesn't need to be babysat. Responsibilities Safely load, secure, transport, and unload heavy construction equipment Move excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, compactors, and other construction equipment between jobsites Operate tractors with equipment trailers, including lowboy/heavy-haul configurations Operate dump trucks and other company trucks as assigned Haul export dirt, aggregate, gravel, road base, and other construction materials Properly chain, bind, and secure equipment and loads in accordance with DOT requirements Determine safe equipment placement, weight distribution, securement, and transport requirements Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections Identify and report mechanical or safety concerns before they become larger problems Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, load tickets, and other required documentation Keep trucks, trailers, and equipment reasonably clean and well cared for Communicate with supervisors, operators, dispatch, and project personnel to coordinate equipment moves and deliveries Follow all DOT, FMCSA, company, and jobsite safety requirements Assist with other trucking and construction-related duties as needed Required Qualifications Valid CDL — Class A strongly preferred Current DOT Medical Card Clean and insurable driving record Previous experience transporting and loading heavy construction equipment Experience operating tractor/trailer combinations Experience with dump trucks and construction-material hauling Strong knowledge of proper load securement, chains, binders, weight distribution, and DOT requirements Ability to safely load and unload equipment without requiring an operator to do it for you Ability to perform basic truck/trailer inspections and recognize mechanical or safety issues Reliable transportation and dependable attendance Ability to work early mornings, longer days, and occasional overtime as construction schedules require Drug & Alcohol Testing This is a safety-sensitive position. Drug and alcohol testing is required and enforced. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required pre-employment screening. Employees are also subject to random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and other testing as required by company policy and applicable
DOT/FMCSA
regulations. Applicants must be able and willing to comply with Pride Excavating's drug- and alcohol-free workplace requirements. What We're Looking For We're not looking for someone who simply has a CDL. We're looking for a professional driver who understands heavy equipment and construction.Our ideal driver:
Knows how to load and move equipment safely without damaging the machine, truck, trailer, or jobsite Understands that safety and proper securement come before speed Takes care of company trucks and equipment Shows up on time and ready to work Can work independently and make good decisions in the field Communicates when there is a problem instead of ignoring it Is willing to haul dirt or material when equipment moves aren't needed Works well with operators, foremen, project managers, and the rest of the crew Schedule Full-time Typical construction schedule with early morning start times. Hours may vary depending on project schedules, equipment moves, hauling needs, weather, and workload. Overtime may be available or required. Compensation Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. We are willing to pay appropriately for a highly experienced driver who can safely and independently handle heavy-equipment transport and construction hauling. Benefits Pride Excavating offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including: Health insurance 401(k) with company contribution/match Paid time off If you are an experienced CDL driver who knows heavy equipment, understands construction hauling, and wants to work somewhere your experience is valued, we'd like to hear from you. To Apply Please submit your resume or work history, including: CDL class and endorsements Years of commercial driving experience Heavy-equipment transport experience Types of trucks and trailers you have operated Types/sizes of equipment you are experienced loading and transporting Current DOT Medical Card statusPay:
$25.00 - $35.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time offWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance