CDL Patch Truck Driver

About Our Company Laydon, is a family owned and operated excavating & paving company since 1944 providing Underground Construction and Utility Support Services throughout the state of Connecticut. We strive to maintain quality workmanship and provide a safe work environment for our employees and the general public. Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking CDL Class A driver to operate a Hot Patch Truck. This position works in a crew of three, and follows an Eversource crew around all day long, with the primary responsibility of patching holes in the road. The ideal candidate has a proven safety track, clean motor vehicle record, and is willing to get out of the truck and do additional laboring tasks as needed. The shift for this position starts at 8:00 AM and doesn't have a specific end time so the ideal candidate would have to be very flexible. Responsibilities • Safely operates a Hot Patch Truck. • Cleans the patch truck at the end of every shift. • Performs pre-trip inspections on a daily basis, and reports any maintenance issues to the Mechanic Shop. • Reports to various asphalt plants to pickup asphalt and transports to the jobsite as needed. • Adheres to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving and operating the vehicle, ensures materials are loaded and unloaded safely, and maintains a clean and organized work environment. • Maintains communication with supervisor and other team members. • Follows GPS and navigation systems, as well as supervisor's instructions correctly. • Gets out of the truck and helps the crew members. Experience & Education • Highschool Diploma or G.E.D equivalent • Some experience driving a commercial vehicle • Valid Class A CDL • Endorsements highly preferred • Clean Motor Vehicle Record • Previous experience working in the construction industry preferred Required Skills • Ability to follow instructions from Supervisor and GPS • Extremely safety-concious • Ability to work in all weather conditions • Ability to perform some physical labor tasks • Willingness to learn operating other vehicles • Excellent time management skills with a focus on punctuality • Team-player Working Conditions • The physical work environment is outdoors, at various job sites. Physical demands of the position include sitting, standing, traversing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and working in adverse weather conditions. Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance • Supplemental Insurance (life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) • Qualified 401(k) plan • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off • Plenty of Overtime Laydon Industries, LLC. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Laydon is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 203-562-7283 or HR@laydon.net. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance Work Location: On the road