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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 with Medical, Dental, and Vision
Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
Significant Paid Time Off
Life and Disability Insurance
Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.
Typical Duties include but are not limited to:
Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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:
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.
Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s Mission.
Experience in construction preferred.
REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:
18 years of Age
Class B CDL License with an air and tanker endorsement.
Able to pass a Drug Test
Legally Eligible to Work in the US
Additional Requirements for Truck Operators/Craft Workers:
Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools), if applicable.
May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).
Must be able to physically and repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.
Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or call 803-899-5717.
UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER