CDL Driver - Primoris Heavy Civil - Golden Meadow, Louisiana

About the job

Job Overview:

Job Summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a skilled and experienced CDL Driver to join our Primoris Heavy Civil team in Golden Meadow, Louisiana.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy-duty trucks, including tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and lowboy trailers, to transport construction materials, heavy equipment, and other freight.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers, ensuring all components are in good working order and reporting any defects or issues immediately.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations, including Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.
• Secure loads properly using chains, binders, tarps, and other appropriate methods to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, mileage records, and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and other team members regarding schedules, routes, and potential delays.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Work in various weather conditions and potentially irregular hours, including nights and weekends, as required by project demands.

Job Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating heavy-duty commercial vehicles, preferably in a construction or heavy civil environment.
• Experience with lowboy trailers, dump trucks, and other specialized hauling equipment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and ability to maintain accurate logbooks.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including extended hours and weekends, as project needs dictate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Company Overview:

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.
Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.

• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

• Pet coverage for your furry friends.

• Legal assistance coverage.

• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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