Delivery Driver CDL - Tampa, FL - STS

Are you seeking a rewarding career with a respected company? Join Southeastern Trench Safety where we offer career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture.

We provide high-quality, customer-focused shoring and shielding equipment. With decades of expertise, our trench division delivers comprehensive solutions from design to on-site installation guidance.

CDL drivers transport goods between locations using tractor trailers and truck-mounted knuckle-boom cranes. They often travel extensive distances to deliver their loads and must adhere to traffic and safety regulations while still making deliveries on time. Drivers must hold a commercial driver’s license and maintain their medical certification as required. CDL drivers must be comfortable operating heavy machinery and must have the hand-eye coordination to do so safely. They are also legally required to have strong eyesight, hearing, and overall physical fitness.

Essential Functions

• Loading, unloading, and securing equipment for transport • Local and regional hauling of equipment • Perform daily commercial vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety • Provide exceptional customer service during deliveries • Obtain required signatures on rental contracts, pickups, and exchange forms • Demonstrate safe and proper equipment usage at point of delivery • Complete reports for outgoing and returned equipment • Complete logbooks and trip sheets in accordance with D.O.T. and company record-keeping requirements • Assist in the warehouse and yard when not driving

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred • Valid Class A driver’s license; current medical certification required • 2+ years of proven tractor-trailer driving experience preferred • Clean driving record with no moving violations • Must pass a background check and drug test • Skilled in operating large vehicles safely • Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer • Alert, focused, and detail-oriented • Physically and mentally fit

Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

• Work is primarily conducted on construction sites, equipment yards, and transportation routes • Regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment • Frequent outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, and wind • Physically demanding environments with uneven terrain, dust, mud, and loud noise levels • May involve shop tasks and fieldwork, including remote job site travel • Strict adherence to safety protocols required at all times • PPE such as steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection must be used as required • Must be comfortable working around large equipment, in confined spaces, or at elevated positions • Often requires lifting heavy components and materials • Flexibility and adaptability are essential as job requirements change frequently

Travel Required

• Local travel required daily to job sites

Physical Demands

• Requires a high level of physical stamina and mobility • Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering tools, chains, tarps, and equipment weighing 50+ pounds • Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching • Prolonged standing, walking, and working on uneven terrain such as gravel, dirt, or pavement • Climbing in/out of trucks, trailers, and occasionally equipment is required • Must maintain balance while working from heights, ladders, or elevated platforms • Fine motor skills and dexterity required for tie-downs, controls, and documentation • Must safely operate commercial vehicles and remain alert in hazardous conditions • Occasional pushing, pulling, and positioning of heavy materials

Our Benefits & Perks

We want our team members to feel supported, valued, and set up for long-term success. Our benefits are designed to take care of team both at work and at home.

Core Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions • 401(k) & Roth retirement plans with company matching • Generous paid time off and company paid holidays • Company Paid Wellness, Employee Assistance and Discount Programs • Boot/PPE Annual Allowance • Career Development & Company Paid Training

Benefit eligibility can vary by role. This position may also include Tool Reimbursement, Safety Bonuses, Profit Sharing, and/or Commission Earning opportunities.

Other Duties

Please be aware that while this job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role, it may not include every task or requirement. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice based on business needs.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

At Opifex-Synergy, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees. All successful candidates must complete a background check and drug test before beginning employment.

Opifex-Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.