Class A CDL Driver

About the role

The Class A CDL Driver supports Miller Bros. Const., Inc. project and Equipment Group operations throughout the Central Ohio Region by safely and efficiently transporting equipment, materials, parts, tools, and supplies. Based at the Miller Bros. Plain City location, this position responds to scheduled and changing project demands while protecting company assets and maintaining professional service to field operations. The Driver operates company trucks and trailers, which may include tractor-trailers, flatbeds, lowboys, tag trailers, and other assigned commercial vehicles. The position is responsible for pre-trip and post-trip inspections, safe loading and unloading, load securement, route planning, delivery documentation, equipment condition reporting, and compliance with applicable company, DOT, FMCSA, state, and local requirements. This hourly position reports to the COH Dispatcher and works closely with Equipment Group leadership, warehouse and parts personnel, mechanics, project supervision, vendors, and other drivers. The Driver is expected to communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities, maintain assigned vehicles and trailers in a safe and professional condition, and provide dependable support across the Central Ohio Region and other company operating areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Safety FIRST in all driving, loading, unloading, securement, and delivery activities.
• Transport equipment, materials, parts, tools, and supplies in support of project and Equipment Group needs.
• Operate assigned commercial vehicles and trailers safely, legally, efficiently, and professionally.
• Perform required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and promptly report defects or damage.
• Load, position, secure, inspect, and unload cargo and equipment using approved methods and devices.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, delivery records, permits, receipts, and other required documentation.
• Coordinate schedules, routes, jobsite access, delivery priorities, and changing project demands with appropriate personnel.
• Protect company vehicles, trailers, equipment, materials, fuel cards, permits, and other assigned assets.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable DOT, FMCSA, state, local, and jobsite requirements.
• Provide dependable, responsive, and professional service to project teams, vendors, and Equipment Group personnel.
• Safely operate assigned Class A commercial vehicles and trailers to transport construction equipment, attachments, materials, tools, parts, and supplies between the Miller Bros. Plain City location, active projects, vendors, repair facilities, company locations, and other approved destinations.
• Review assigned moves and deliveries before departure; confirm equipment or material description, dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery locations, contact information, jobsite access, route restrictions, permits, required trailer configuration, and expected delivery time.
• Perform and document required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, tires, brakes, lights, coupling devices, ramps, chains, binders, straps, safety equipment, and cargo; immediately report unsafe conditions, damage, defects, or maintenance needs and do not operate unsafe equipment.
• Load, position, block, brace, secure, inspect, and unload equipment and cargo in accordance with company procedures, manufacturer guidance, cargo-securement requirements, weight limitations, and safe work practices; verify securement before travel and recheck loads as required during transport.
• Operate construction equipment as necessary for loading and unloading when trained, qualified, and authorized; use spotters and maintain clear communication when maneuvering in congested yards, active jobsites, public roadways, or areas with limited visibility.
• Coordinate with the COH Dispatcher, project supervision, warehouse and parts personnel, mechanics, vendors, and other drivers regarding schedules, priorities, delays, breakdowns, access restrictions, delivery completion, and changes in project demand.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, electronic logging device records, vehicle inspection reports, bills of lading, delivery tickets, permits, fuel and toll receipts, equipment-movement records, and other required documentation; submit records completely and on time.
• Plan and follow safe, legal, and efficient routes while accounting for vehicle and load dimensions, posted restrictions, construction zones, weather, traffic, bridge and roadway limitations, curfews, and permit requirements; obtain or confirm required permits and routing before movement.
• Maintain assigned trucks, trailers, securement devices, tools, emergency equipment, and cab areas in a clean, organized, safe, and inspection-ready condition; coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs and assist with basic care and minor adjustments within training and authorization.
• Follow all company safety requirements, DOT and FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol program requirements, seat-belt and mobile-device policies, jobsite rules, and applicable environmental and traffic requirements; participate in required training and safety meetings.
• Support urgent, after-hours, weekend, or out-of-region deliveries when operationally required; promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and care of company assets consistent with Miller Bros. Construction values, and perform other transportation or Equipment Group support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License required, with endorsements appropriate for assigned vehicles and loads; tanker, doubles/triples, or other applicable endorsements are preferred.
• Current DOT medical certification and ability to meet all applicable driver-qualification requirements required.
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable Class A commercial driving experience preferred; construction, heavy-equipment transport, flatbed, lowboy, or similar hauling experience strongly preferred.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to remain insurable under company requirements required.
• Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service rules, vehicle inspections, electronic logging devices, cargo securement, weight limitations, permits, and safe commercial driving practices required.
• Demonstrated ability to safely load, secure, transport, and unload construction equipment, attachments, materials, parts, and supplies preferred.
• Ability to read maps, permits, delivery instructions, load information, inspection forms, and safety requirements and to complete required records accurately.
• Strong communication, reliability, time-management, situational-awareness, and problem-solving skills required, including the ability to respond professionally to changing schedules and project priorities.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with multiple departments and project teams, protect company assets, and maintain accountability for assigned vehicles, trailers, cargo, documents, and equipment.
• Ability to pass all required pre-employment and ongoing testing, including applicable drug and alcohol screening, physical-capability requirements, and company driver qualification reviews.

Working conditions

• This position is based at the Miller Bros. Plain City location and requires frequent travel to active projects, vendors, company facilities, and other approved locations throughout Central Ohio and surrounding operating areas.
• Work is performed in commercial vehicles, yards, loading areas, vendor facilities, public roadways, roadside environments, and active construction sites.
• Requires prolonged sitting and driving and the ability to repeatedly enter and exit trucks, trailers, and construction equipment.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and safely work on or around trailers and transported equipment.
• May require lifting, carrying, or moving up to 75 pounds, including chains, binders, straps, ramps, tools, and delivery materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular exposure to traffic, moving equipment, noise, dust, mud, grease, diesel exhaust, uneven terrain, loading hazards, and varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Early starts, extended shifts, overnight travel, evenings, weekends, holidays