CDL A OTR Driver

Overview

Drive your career forward with Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, specializing in heavy civil infrastructure. We’re seeking experienced Class A CDL Heavy Haul Drivers in Birmingham, Alabama for local and regional transport with market-leading benefits, stock options, and comprehensive coverage. Bring your 5+ years of OTR expertise to a team that values driver safety and top-tier performance.

 

The CDL OTR (Over The Road) Heavy Haul Truck Driver is responsible for, but not limited to operating tractor trailer combination to transporting heavy equipment, supplies and accessories between internal and external jobsites, dealerships, and auction locations.  

 

Company Overview

 

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

 

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

 

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload heavy equipment such as excavators, rock trucks, dump trucks, dozers, and various heavy equipment accessories on to and off 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13  axle lowboy (RGN) trailers.   
• Safely operate tractor-trailer combination with load on state and federal highway systems, through local traffic, high volume traffic, and open road situations. 
• Properly track and document activity log. 
• Report any issues or incidents to Mobilization Supervisor.            
• Inspect tractor-trailer before and after trip.  
• Daily pre-shift vehicle and equipment inspections; maintain daily log. 
• The operator is expected to use their experience and judgment to make good driving decisions. 
• Read and interpret equipment operators’ manuals. 

• Inspect, clean, and perform minor repairs to equipment using hand tools and/or report malfunctions to Mobilization Supervisor. 
• Perform daily safety checks and required fluid checks, filter checks, etc. 
• Work in areas of uneven terrain. 
• Read and comprehend site-specific rules, maintenance instructions, and training manuals. 
• Maintains Company vehicle in a clean and orderly state inside and out at all times. 
• Represents Saiia by presenting a positive image to internal and external customers and vendors. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload various types of heavy equipment used in the construction industry on to and off 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13 axle lowboy (RGN) trailers. 
• Familiar with FMCSA and DOT regulations, permitting and routing. 
• Mechanical knowledge and ability preferred. 
• Must have a sense of responsibility for the safety of the public, the work crew, self, and all other employees. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Adheres to all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, including but not limited to the safety manual, and the employee handbook. 
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough and timely manner. 
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record.  
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and as a part of a team.  
• Ability to use email, smart phone, tablet, or computer to manage company information and documents. 
• Must be able to maintain acceptable attendance standards per employee handbook.  

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.  

 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

 

• High school education or G.E.D required. 
• Minimum of five years over the road driving experience, heavy wrecker experience, construction-based equipment mobilization, or a suitable combination of each.  

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. 
• Exposure to extreme temperatures– hot and cold. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

 

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued CDL Class A-Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines. 

 

TRAVEL: 

 

• This position reports to Mobilization at the Corporate office and may be required to travel locally 50% of the time and out of town 50% of the time. 

 

What's in it for you:

 

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $21-$28/hr, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

 

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

 

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

 

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