Heavy Haul Class A CDL Driver
About The Position
County Materials Family of Companies is hiring a Heavy Haul/Girder Driver in Salem, Illinois. The driver delivers girders and related products using a Class A CDL, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant transportation. The role involves operating tractor-trailer combinations, completing DOT inspections, securing oversized or heavy loads, and transporting materials in accordance with federal, state, and local DOT regulations. It requires strong CDL driving experience, attention to safety, knowledge of load securement, and professional customer interaction in an outdoor, construction-related environment. The position involves overnight travel 5% of the time or as needed. Work takes place outdoors, near moving machinery and equipment, and in noisy conditions. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling materials or equipment, as well as occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Class A CDL before hire.
- Have a minimum of 2 years of Class A CDL driving experience.
- Be able to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and perform job duties safely.
- Be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- T endorsement for doubles and triples.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service while interacting with clients.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and in-route inspections on equipment, including security devices.
- Secure loads properly before transport in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Operate tractor-trailer combinations.
- Transport products in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Follow safety policies and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Participate in loading and unloading girders.
- Perform route surveys before delivery.
- Maintain assigned tractors in clean and good operating condition.
- Receive work assignments and report when jobs are complete.
- Communicate consistently with dispatchers.
- Maintain customer relations through professional and courteous conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) match.
- Eight paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- Referral rewards program.
- Wellness program with rewards.
- Flexible savings options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid life insurance.
- $200 boot allowance.
- Safety-focused GUARD for Life program.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
- Optional uniform program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
