What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver/ Equipment Operator - Veterans Encouraged to Apply! position at Sila Services?
Company: Delco Storm and Sewer
Position: CDL A Driver/Equipment Operator
Location: Lansdowne, PA
Pay: $22 - $30 per hour based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm; occasional weekends for emergency jobs
Delco Storm & Sewer Services is a trusted name in sewer and stormwater solutions with decades of experience serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients. We are seeking a dependable, safety-minded CDL A Driver/Equipment Operator—to join our growing field operations team. This hybrid role requires a confident professional who can safely operate heavy trucks and various types of earth-moving equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, physically capable, and experienced with excavation and site work.
\n- Safely operate 6-wheel and triaxle dump trucks with air brakes.
- Haul heavy equipment using trailers; secure and transport earth-moving machinery.
- Operate excavators, skid steers, loaders, and other construction equipment efficiently.
- Perform excavation work around utilities, following safe digging practices.
- Assist in site preparation and pipe laying activities as needed.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and perform basic mechanical checks.
- Step in with manual labor (e.g., shoveling, grading) to support crew operations.
- Follow safety protocols, communicate effectively with team members, and maintain a clean and organized work site.
- Valid CDL A license with air brake endorsement (Tanker endorsement is a plus).
- Proven experience driving 6-wheel and triaxle dump trucks.
- Experience hauling and loading/unloading equipment trailers.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating excavators; proficiency with additional equipment like skid steers and loaders.
- Familiarity with safe excavation practices and ability to dig around active utilities.
- Site work, plumbing, or pipe laying experience is a strong plus.
- Willingness to contribute to labor-intensive tasks when needed.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Strong physical condition and stamina
- Detail-oriented and committed to safety
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment awareness
- Professional communication and teamwork skills
- Respect for cleanliness and job site organization
Salary : $22 - $30