CDL Truck Driver I

Pay: Starting at $60,000/annually+, based on experience

HouseSmart Construction is seeking a safety-focused and dependable CDL Truck Driver I to support the transportation, delivery, and unloading of manufactured homes to customer home sites. This role goes beyond driving and includes hands-on work to support the delivery positioning on the customer’s home site.  This CDL Truck Driver plays a critical role in ensuring homes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all DOT regulations. The ideal candidate enjoys driving, working outdoors, machine operation, problem-solving on the road, and being part of a team that helps deliver customers' dream homes.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate company-owned toter trucks to transport manufactured homes and oversized loads to customer home sites.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate documentation of vehicle condition, equipment, and deliveries.
• Communicate roadway conditions, route challenges, traffic hazards, and delivery updates to transportation team members.
• Lead the pickup, transportation, delivery, and the onsite positioning of manufactured homes at designated customer locations.
• Maintain driver logs and all required transportation records.
• Assist with unloading activities and provide support during home placement and setup.
• Safely transport and deliver manufactured homes using specialized transportation equipment, including house tugs, platypus systems, and other equipment used in home delivery and setup operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
• Minimum of 6 months of Class A CDL Truck Driver driving experience required.
• Experience in machine operation and transporting oversized loads, manufactured homes, construction materials, or preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, electronic logging devices, and transportation safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with escort drivers, and jobsite personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Company Driving Requirements

Candidates must meet all company driving standards and requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and safe driving record
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Health Card).
• Must comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and DOT regulations.
• A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, DOT drug screen, and other applicable screenings will be conducted as part of the pre-employment process.
• Applicants are subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing as required by DOT regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work around transportation equipment and manufactured homes for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work while assisting with deliveries, unloading activities, and home placement operations.
• Ability to enter and exit commercial vehicles frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Work Schedule

Work hours can vary based on delivery schedules, job site conditions, travel, and project needs.  Flexibility is important, as some days may finish earlier while others may require additional time to complete the job safely and efficiently.

• Monday - Friday
  
  

Why HouseSmart Construction?

HouseSmart Construction is a growing division within Clayton, one of the nation's leading manufactured home builders. Team members have the opportunity to develop valuable transportation, equipment operation, and leadership skills while working in a collaborative environment that invests in employee growth and development.

• Eligible team members may receive hands-on training with opportunities for career advancement, weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-provided uniforms, a 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays and vacation time.

Join the HouseSmart Construction team and help safely deliver customers' dream homes. Apply today!

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs.

Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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