Job Description

CDL Driver

Position Overview

Dudley Staffing is recruiting an experienced CDL Driver for a valued utility construction client in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is a hands-on, dual-role opportunity for a skilled driver ready to get more out of a workday than just miles. You'll operate commercial vehicles and work alongside construction crews on active utility job sites, building real experience in a growing industry. For the right candidate, this contract position offers a clear path to full-time employment directly with the client.

Pay: $28.00/hr
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: Full-time (overtime and weekends as needed)
Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established utility construction company with decades of experience in natural gas, oil pipeline, telecom, and electric infrastructure. Now a subsidiary of a publicly traded parent company, they operate across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Eastern US and have built their reputation on meeting deadlines, maintaining safety standards, and developing the people who make that possible.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL-required company vehicles to safely transport equipment and materials to and from job sites
• Conduct daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and maintain full DOT compliance
• Assist crews with loading and unloading tools, equipment, and materials
• Dig trenches and ditches, backfill excavations, and compact soil as directed
• Use hand tools and power tools including shovels, tampers, and jackhammers
• Support site cleanup and restoration, including blacktop and landscaping work
• Signal equipment operators during alignment and machinery movement
• Follow all company and DOT safety regulations at all times

Requirements

Required:

• Valid Class A CDL
• Current Medical Card
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to perform physical labor alongside driving duties
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Willingness to travel within service territories

Preferred:

• Prior construction or utility field experience
• Familiarity with DOT compliance requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screening
• Criminal background check and MVR check
• Acceptable driving record
• Company-paid project requirements: Blood Lead Test, Respirator Fit Test

Why This Role

This is more than a driving job. It's an opportunity to get hands-on experience with a company that has spent decades building infrastructure across the Eastern US. Perform well and there's a direct path to joining their team full-time, with room to grow.