CDL Driver - Class A
Turner Asphalt · Hermitage, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused CDL Driver to transport materials, equipment, and supplies to and from job sites and yards. This role plays a critical part in supporting construction operations by ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate commercial vehicles (e.g., dump truck, flatbed, lowboy, or trailer) to transport materials and equipment
- Load and unload trucks using proper methods to prevent shifting, damage, or injury
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and DOT compliance
- Maintain accurate delivery logs, mileage reports, and trip documentation
- Follow delivery schedules, GPS directions, and instructions from dispatch or supervisors
- Secure loads using chains, binders, tarps, or straps as needed
- Comply with all DOT, state, and federal transportation regulations
- Assist crews with labor or site tasks when deliveries are complete (as needed)
- Report any mechanical issues, delays, or safety concerns promptly
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicle
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL (depending on vehicle type)
- Clean driving record and current DOT medical card
- 2+ years of commercial driving experience preferred
- Experience hauling construction materials or equipment is a plus
- Familiarity with load securement, tie-down procedures, and safe operating practices
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and assist with loading/unloading when required
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to work long hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed
Physical Requirements
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
- Making adjustments, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
- Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
- The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Never
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Low temperatures: Occasionally
- High temperatures: Occasionally
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
- Noisy environments: Occasionally
- Hazardous conditions: Rarely
- Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
- Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
- Office environment: Rarely