Class A CDL Truck Driver

About the role

Laurita Inc. is an established leader in excavation, underground utilities, and heavy highway construction in the DC Metro, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. As a Class A CDL truck driver, you will be responsible for safely driving and maneuvering heavy loads on busy roads and construction sites to support the timely completion of our excavation, underground utility, and heavy highway projects. We are looking for long-term candidates who value the opportunity for future advancement that our company offers.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maneuver heavy loads on busy roads and construction sites
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks (adding oil, fuel, radiator fluid, checking tires)
• Operate heavy construction equipment to load and unload lowboy trailers
• Inspect equipment to be moved; remove debris from loaded trailers and equipment
• Monitor, inspect, and maintain vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal operations
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and complete all required checklists
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles
• Follow all policies and procedures with strict attention to safety per company standards
• Keep vehicles clean and organized
• Maintain constant awareness of driving conditions including the location and safety of the general public
• Climb up and down ladders, steps, platforms, and decks repeatedly
• Load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products in a safe manner
• Move or fit heavy objects up to 50 lbs; bend, twist, and turn to perform manual physical tasks
• Use three points of contact when entering and exiting the vehicle
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions following signals from loading crew and verifying proper positioning of vehicle and loading equipment
• Secure cargo for transport using straps, blocks, chains, and binders
• Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes
• Perform tasks on the job site as instructed by the superintendent when not transporting equipment or materials (may include operating dump trucks, performing manual labor, or other assigned construction site tasks)
• Maintain driver log according to regulations; record fuel and mileage data on each trip
• Work overtime as required

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Previous CDL experience with 3 years of recent, verifiable work history
• Familiar with the Northern VA, MD, DC Metropolitan area
• Familiar with all DOT regulations and company requirements
• Able to perform the physical demands described (climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, twisting, turning, using three points of contact)