What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver position at Kent Companies?
Summary
The Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of equipment, materials, tools, and supplies to and from construction job sites, vendors, and company facilities. This position primarily operates within the Carolinas region and is home most nights; however, occasional overnight travel may be required based on project needs and delivery schedules. The driver is responsible for maintaining compliance with all DOT regulations while ensuring timely deliveries that support field operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, flatbeds, lowboys, and equipment transport trailers.
- Transport construction equipment, materials, and supplies between company yards, vendors, and job sites.
- Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Secure loads properly using chains, straps, binders, and other approved load-securing methods.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, fuel records, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with dispatch, project teams, and field personnel to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks and report mechanical issues promptly.
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment as needed.
- Comply with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations and policies.
- Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, vendors, and project personnel.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice
Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
- CDL Class A
- DOT Medical Certificate or the ability to obtain one on date of hire.
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
- Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:
- Weekly pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
- Holiday pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Leadership development opportunities
Work Environment/Physical Demand
- Ability to lift 80 lbs.
- This position works in a shop environment and occasionally travels to the field as required. This position requires long periods of standing.
Position type and expected hours of work
This is a full-time field position. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls, even during non-typical workdays and hours, is also necessary.
Travel
This position travels to the field as required. Some overnight travel is required.
Office Location
1223 Quarry Overlook Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Perks associated with this role
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined but builds on the teammates strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.
About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.
Kent Companies family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.
EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Companys commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.