Position Summary: The CDL Class A Driver safely transports heavy highway equipment, civil materials, and tools to active DDOT commercial roadway and paving sites throughout the Washington DC metro area. Operating a range of fleet vehicles–up to a full-size cab with a 40-foot trailer–this role ensures that production crews have the structural materials, thermoplastic supplies, and heavy machinery required to meet strict task-order windows without causing project delays.
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Execute a multistop daily transport schedule across highcongestion corridors in DC.
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Safely operate commercial fleet vehicles including standard pickups, mediumduty flatbeds, and a fullsize tractor with a 40’ flatbed or lowboy trailer.
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Transport specialized civil infrastructure assets: concrete formwork, rebar, traffic controls devices (attenuators, message boards), and raw materials (thermoplastic blocks, glass beads).
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Coordinate tight delivery windows with the Field Supervisor to ensure zero disruption to active laneclosure permits
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Verify cargo manifesting against supplier tickets before leaving the year; mandate field signatures for all onsite dropoffs via company ticket.
Load Securement & Fleet Ownership
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Properly secure all loads using chains, binders, straps, and winch lines according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT regulations.
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Perform rigorous daily FMCSAmandate pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections; report any mechanical flaws immediately to the Field Supervisor.
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Maintain clear fluid levels, check tire pressures, and ensure vehicles are kept clean and professional.
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Assist yard personnel with loading and unloading operations using a forklift during nondriving windows.
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Maintain physical inventory logs, ensuring that returned tools, damaged forms, or leftover pavement markings are categorized and checked back into the system correctly.
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Communicate professionally with field crews and coordinate delivery timing
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Complete daily delivery logs and documentation accurately.
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Take and upload photos using smartphone/tablet.
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Report field feedback and equipment needs to the Field Supervisor.
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Maintain DOT compliance and driver logs (when applicable).
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Required Qualifications
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Valid driver's license with clean driving record
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Class A CDL required for 40' trailer operation (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
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Clean MVR (no more than 2 minor violations in past 3 years)
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Minimum 2 years’ commercial driving experience preferred
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Ability to pass drug screening and background check
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Experience operating various truck types including flatbeds and trailers
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Strong navigation skills in Washington DC metro area
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Proficient with smartphone/tablet for GPS, communication, and photo documentation
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Knowledge of load securing techniques (straps, chains, binders)
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Ability to lift 5075 pounds regularly
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Professional communication skills with field crews
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Excellent time management and reliability
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Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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Forklift certification
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Tanker or Hazmat endorsements (for transporting specialized pavementmarking chemistry/solvents)
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Knowledge of masonry equipment and construction processes
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OSHA 10hour construction safety certification
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Familiarity with navigating DC metro area
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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
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Lift and carry 5075 pounds regularly; up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance
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Load/unload trucks requiring bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing onto trailers, using heavy tiedown straps and tightening chain binders
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Drive 46 hours daily throughout DC Metro area
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Work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
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Stand and walk throughout the day during loading/unloading operations
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Construction site environments with associated noise, dust, and hazards
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Pickup Trucks Standard commercial pickups for small equipment and tools (standard license)
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Flatbed Trucks Mediumduty flatbeds for larger equipment and scaffolding (commercial skills required)
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FullSize Cab with 40' Trailer Class A vehicle for major equipment moves (Class A CDL required)
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Drivers may operate any vehicle based on licensure, experience, and daily needs
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Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety protocols and maintain current safety certifications
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Wear required PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steeltoe boots) at job sites
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Report all safety hazards and incidents immediately
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Secure all loads properly to prevent shifting or falling
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Drive defensively and follow all traffic laws
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Zero preventable accidents and moving violations
- 95% ontime delivery rate
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Clean, wellmaintained vehicles with no avoidable damage
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100% accurate and timely documentation such as Electronic Logging Devices and pre/posttrip documentation
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Zero material discrepancy between yard dispatch logs and signed field delivery tickets
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Positive field crew feedback
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Reports To: Field Supervisor (Daily Work Assignments)
Supervised By: Senior Superintendent (Performance Management)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)
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Location
Washington, DC
Operations/Logistics and & Yard Support
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
First Choice Construction isn’t just another construction company. We are a family-driven force that has been shaping communities for over five decades. From our humble beginnings as a small masonry business to our current status as a comprehensive construction powerhouse, we’ve built more than structures—we’ve built trust, relationships, and lasting legacies. First Choice Construction specializes in transformative construction solutions across multiple sectors. Our expertise spans commercial developments, institutional projects, and community-centered initiatives. We don’t just build structures; we create environments that inspire, support, and elevate communities.
