CDL Driver/Laborer-Roadside Division

Penn Line Service•Altoona, PA

About The Position

The CDL Driver/Laborer assists Penn Line Service’s Roadside Division with heavy highway and energy-related work. Driving is a minor portion of the job; most duties are labor-related. Drivers may operate commercial motor vehicles and equipment, including guide rail post drivers, flatbeds, hydroseeders, lowboys, and tool trucks. They may haul equipment between work sites and transport work materials. Assistance may be available to applicants who do not currently hold a CDL. Laborer work may include loading and unloading materials; aligning, securing, and laying out guide rail panels; installing fencing; traffic control; installing erosion-control matting; and machine- or hose-based hydroseeding. Work is physically demanding and requires consistently lifting at least 75 pounds. The schedule varies, and employees must be available for overtime and rain make-up days, able to stay out of town overnight, and willing to travel mainly throughout Pennsylvania, with possible work in Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Some transportation assistance and per diem for out-of-town stays are provided. Pay is at a union scale rate based on position, and employees are paid weekly. An excellent benefits package is available through the union.

Requirements

Possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL, or be eligible for assistance to obtain one.
Be legally permitted to drive and have a clean driving record; moving violations and accidents will be reviewed through a Motor Vehicle Record report.
FMCSA Clearinghouse record will be reviewed.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and a DOT physical.
Consistently lift at least 75 pounds throughout the workday.
Be available for overtime and rain make-up days.
Be able to stay out of town overnight and willing to travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior driving experience.
Experience with hydroseeding or installing guide rail or fence.

Responsibilities

Assist the Roadside Division with heavy highway and energy-related work.
Operate commercial motor vehicles and equipment, potentially including guide rail post drivers, flatbeds, hydroseeders, lowboys, and tool trucks.
Haul equipment between work sites and transport work materials.
Perform labor duties such as loading and unloading materials; aligning, securing, and laying out guide rail panels; installing fencing; traffic control; installing erosion-control matting; and hydroseeding by machine or hose.
Travel to work sites, primarily throughout Pennsylvania and potentially in Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Be available for overtime and rain make-up days and stay out of town overnight when required.