CDL Driver / Forklift Operator

Loenbro Pipeline Group is seeking a CDL Driver to deliver equipment, machinery, parts, and materials to construction project sites. This role involves loading, transporting, and delivering products to designated locations, offering a competitive salary, a full range of benefits, a challenging work environment, and growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, reload, and deliver product or equipment to various destinations, including lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying items weighing up to seventy-five pounds.
• Unload trailers and reload with equipment or other items being returned to various locations.
• Control and document all applicable written reports and procedures.
• Hook and unhook diverse types of trailers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck’s exterior and interior.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and all securement devices are in good order.
• Handle and accurately complete all necessary paperwork related to truck operations and product movements, including state and county permits.
• Inspect truck/trailer(s) for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips, and submit written reports on their condition.
• Check shipping papers to determine the nature of the product, destination, and special unloading instructions.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is available for inspection and accompanies shipments upon delivery.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver’s logs, fuel purchase records, and mileage records.
• Report all accidents involving the driver, company equipment, or private property to the immediate Supervisor, Safety personnel, or DOT Compliance person.
• Report all safety hazards to the immediate Supervisor or Safety Personnel.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure loads are secured correctly and all required wide load signage and flags are in place.
• Drive trucks in accordance with Federal regulations, including no cell phone use unless hands-free and always using seatbelts.
• Work flexibly in-house when no deliveries are scheduled.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Work outside most of the time with potential exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders to access trenches and elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights).
• Lift necessary equipment and materials (1-50 pounds) 50% of the time monthly for required tasks.
• Walk on uneven terrain, averaging two miles per day.
• Use of respirator if required by the position.
• Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors.
• Periodic requirements to sit, stoop, crawl, stand, and kneel.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability; all drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use basic hand tools.
• 2 years’ experience in heavy equipment/forklift operating.
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections to ensure loads are secured correctly.
• Ensure all required wide load signage and flags are in place and visible.
• Maintain truck/trailer and all safety equipment in proper working condition.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Current/valid medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Class A CDL is required.
• OSHA10 certification preferred.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement: 100% match of the first 4% of employees’ contributions each year, with eligibility beginning after 90 days of employment.