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United Infrastructure Gro

CDL - Truck Driver

United Infrastructure Gro, Great Falls, South Carolina, United States, 29055


United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 100+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

Highly Competitive Salaries

Generous Performance Bonuses

Robust Subsistence Allowances

Comprehensive Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions up to 4% of compensation

Significant Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Role Overview: CDL Class A Truck Driver

As a CDL Class A Driver at United Infrastructure Group (UIG), you will be responsible for operating and safely driving vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs, often with a lowboy trailer. Your duties will include transporting goods, ensuring secure loads, and adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements. This role requires excellent driving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle (with lowboy trailer)

Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.

Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit

Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination

Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner

Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage

Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations

Assist in mapping delivery routes

Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries

Communicate with dispatch as needed

Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean

Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times

Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

Track and report working hours

Adhere to company rules and regulations

Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions

Comply with ICC and DOT regulations

Make safety a priority at all times

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

3+ years surveyor experience

CDL Class A w/ Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement

Respond quickly to foreman’s directions.

Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.

Knowledge of water truck and other road construction equipment.

Knowledge of road construction materials and road construction processes.

Experience in construction preferred.

Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required.

Ability to use a smartphone, iPad, and computer.

Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

18 years of Age

Able to pass a Drug Test

Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Open to working different shifts if needed by the project

Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license preferred)

Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)

Willingness to travel for project requirements (multi-state opportunities)

Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or email: Recruiting@uig.net for assistance with applying.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER