What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Driver's License A Truck Driver position at Appalachian Excavating and Environmental, LLC?
We are looking for a dependable and experienced Class A CDL Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This position requires more than just driving experience — the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating heavy equipment and be comfortable working in a construction, excavation, hauling, or industrial environment.
The successful candidate will safely transport materials, equipment, and machinery while also operating heavy equipment on job sites as needed. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in safety, reliability, and quality work.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles, single axle dump trucks along with tag trailers
- Transport heavy equipment, materials, aggregate, and other job-site loads
- Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment and materials safely
- Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, loaders, dozers, or other machinery
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections
- Follow all DOT, company, and job-site safety requirements
- Maintain accurate driving and inspection records
- Assist with loading, unloading, and general job-site activities
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and report mechanical issues
- Maintain a clean and safe truck, equipment, and work area
- Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and customers
- Be willing to perform other duties related to transportation and job-site operations
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean and safe driving record
- Verifiable commercial driving experience
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
- Ability to safely operate and transport heavy machinery
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe load securement practices
- Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift, bend, climb, and perform physical job duties as required
- Strong commitment to safety and dependable attendance
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of Class A CDL driving experience
- 2 years of heavy equipment operating experience
- Experience hauling heavy equipment with a lowboy or equipment trailer
- Experience in construction, excavation, site work, trucking, or aggregate
- Familiarity with basic equipment maintenance
- OSHA or other applicable safety training
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full-time, steady work
- Opportunities for overtime
- Paid training as applicable
- Supportive team environment
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, hardworking, and experienced. The right candidate is comfortable behind the wheel of a Class A truck and on a job site operating heavy equipment.
If you have a Class A CDL and hands-on heavy equipment experience and are looking for steady work with a company that values skilled employees, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and tell us about your CDL and heavy equipment experience.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30