Job Summary
Atlanta, GA
CDL B
Regional
1+ Year of CDL Experience
401k
paid time off
Job Details
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL B
CDL Experience
1+ year
Full Description
Who We Are
Gunnison Company, based in Atlanta, GA, is a leading provider of tree and vegetation management services. We cater to a diverse range of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. Our state-of-the-art solutions are available across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
What We Offer
CDL Driver Summary:
The CDL Driver (Class B) is responsible for safely transporting tree care equipment, debris, and crew members to and from job sites. This role plays a critical part in supporting field operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that daily project logistics run smoothly and safely.
Duties/ Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Gunnison Company, based in Atlanta, GA, is a leading provider of tree and vegetation management services. We cater to a diverse range of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. Our state-of-the-art solutions are available across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
What We Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Competitive Per Diem
- Paid Time Off & Health Benefits
- Growth & Development within the company
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
- 401K + 4% match
CDL Driver Summary:
The CDL Driver (Class B) is responsible for safely transporting tree care equipment, debris, and crew members to and from job sites. This role plays a critical part in supporting field operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring that daily project logistics run smoothly and safely.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Safely operate company vehicles, including trucks with trailers, chip trucks, and other vehicles requiring a Class B CDL. Grapple Truck experience preferred.
- Transport crews, tools, heavy equipment (such as chippers, stump grinders, skid steers), and tree debris between locations.
- Assist the crew with ground operations, including debris removal, chipping brush, and general clean-up as needed.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintain accurate driving logs and follow all DOT regulations and company policies.
- Report any vehicle issues, incidents, or maintenance needs immediately to supervisors.
- Assist in loading and securing tools, materials, and debris safely for transportation.
- Communicate effectively with crew leaders and supervisors regarding job site logistics and timelines.
- Uphold all safety standards while on job sites and public roads.
- Represent the company professionally at all times, interacting politely with clients and the public.
Qualifications
- Valid CDL Class B license (required).
- Clean driving record (MVR) with no major violations.
- Previous experience driving commercial vehicles (1+ years preferred).
- Ability to tow and maneuver trailers safely and efficiently.
- Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Physical ability to lift heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and roadside inspection requirements.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 70 pounds to shoulder height.
- Flexibility to squat and bend.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to pull body weight up 20 feet and climb a tree.
- Ability to work at heights and in all weather conditions.
- Must not exceed weight limitations for hydraulic buckets.
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