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Job DescriptionCDL-A Truck Driver | Heavy Equipment TransportationDrive for a Growing Construction Company with Steady Work and Year-Round Employment Are you an experienced CDL-A driver looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and the opportunity to work with heavy equipment? Join our team and play a critical role in supporting construction projects throughout Iowa and the Midwest. As a CDL-A Truck Driver, you'll transport heavy equipment, materials, and construction assets to and from job sites while helping ensure projects stay on schedule. This is more than a driving position—you'll be a valued member of the operations team, assisting with equipment handling, transportation planning, and safe load securement. If you're a safety-focused professional who enjoys working around construction equipment and wants to join a company with year-round work and advancement opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do • Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles, tractors, trailers, and heavy-haul equipment in compliance with DOT regulations., • Transport construction equipment, pipe, materials, and jobsite assets throughout Iowa and the Midwest., • Load, unload, and secure heavy equipment including excavators, directional drill equipment, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, loaders, welders, augers, and related machinery., • Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections., • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, permitting requirements, and company safety standards., • Obtain permits and confirm gross vehicle weights for oversized and overweight loads., • Complete required documentation including inspection reports, electronic logs, permits, delivery paperwork, receipts, and timecards., • Operate heavy equipment when needed to assist with loading, unloading, and staging., • Maintain organization and inventory within the pipeyard and equipment storage areas., • Assist field crews with transportation logistics and equipment movement., • Train and support team members on proper load securement, blocking, bracing, spotting, and equipment handling procedures., • Communicate professionally with dispatchers, project managers, equipment operators, and customers., • Maintain company equipment in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.Required Qualifications, • Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement., • Minimum of 3 years of CDL driving experience., • Experience hauling heavy equipment, construction equipment, or oversized loads., • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, inspections, permits, logbooks, and hours-of-service requirements., • Experience with load securement and transportation safety practices., • Ability to safely load, unload, and transport heavy equipment., • Strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and equipment care., • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.Preferred Qualifications, • Experience operating excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, forklifts, or similar construction equipment., • Experience in utility construction, underground construction, heavy civil construction, or transportation industries., • Knowledge of oversized and overweight load permitting processes., • Experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and digital documentation systems., • Previous heavy-haul, lowboy, or construction trucking experience., • Strong communication and teamwork skills.What We're Looking For, • Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)., • Ability to lift, climb, bend, crawl, and perform physical job duties as needed., • Comfortable climbing on and off trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment., • Willingness to travel and stay overnight when project schedules require., • Dependable, safety-minded, and customer-focused attitude.Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Pleasant Hill, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $65000.00/yr. Competitive hourly compensation ($22-$30/hour based on experience) Weekly direct deposit Year-round employment Overtime opportunities Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Health insurance options Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company-paid and voluntary life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing Travel per diem and company-paid lodging Employee referral bonus program Safety equipment and PPE provided Safety boot and eyewear reimbursement CDL training support Career advancement opportunities Comprehensive safety training Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Hill,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.