Underground Driver CDL-A

Allied Fire Protection•Pearland, TX

13d

About The Position

The Underground Construction Driver loads and transports equipment and materials to job locations safely and on time. The role also learns and assists with work across the fire sprinkler trade, supporting foremen with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The employee learns to interpret project drawings and installation details, and develops practical skills such as threading and grooving pipe, cutting hanger rods, climbing ladders, hanging pipe, reading blueprints, and completing layouts. The role requires keeping work areas clean and using the appropriate tools and equipment, including lifts. The position is expected to follow the company’s mission, core values, business plan, safety initiatives, and standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include completing training and required documentation, accurate timesheets and inventory records, maintaining equipment, supporting production efficiency and quality control, and communicating professionally with supervisors, teammates, and customers. Overtime, out-of-town work, and on-call work may be needed.

Requirements

CDL-A required.
Valid state driver's license and good driving record.
At least 1 year of experience driving and hauling equipment and materials to jobsites.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and reading ability.
Ability to take direction from upper management.
Ability to read measurements accurately from tape or scales.
Self-motivated, ambitious, interactive, communicative, detail-oriented, and organized.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a fire sprinkler helper or construction-related helper.

Responsibilities

Load and safely transport equipment and materials to job locations by the required time.
Learn the fire sprinkler trade by shadowing and participating in assigned work.
Assist foremen with installation, service, and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems and related equipment.
Assist with fire sprinkler system installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Learn and use project drawings to interpret installation requirements and perform layouts.
Learn to thread and groove pipe, cut hanger rods, climb ladders, hang pipe, read blueprints, and use appropriate tools and equipment, including lifts.
Keep jobsites and work areas clean and organized.
Complete required safety training and submit JSAs, Toolbox Talks, audit forms, incident and accident reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Drive company vehicles safely and follow safety initiatives, including Stop Work Authority.
Submit accurate timesheets, including job numbers, overtime, and travel pay.
Manage inventory and material records, including reviewing, updating, and approving packing slips.
Maintain and care for trucks, lifts, tools, and other equipment.
Monitor production efficiency and communicate proactively with the superintendent about budgeted versus actual labor hours.
Follow company SOPs, including procedures for purchase orders and change orders.
Be punctual, maintain attendance, and communicate with supervisors about job status and paperwork.
Support customer satisfaction and respond to improvement opportunities from customer feedback.
Maintain quality control and help reduce return trips and warranty work.
Maintain a professional appearance and communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Contribute to positive teamwork and participate in required team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work overtime, out of town, or on call as needed.