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United Infrastructure Gro CDL - Truck Driver in Great Falls, South Carolina
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