# CDL Driver - **Company:** Kent Companies - **Location:** Houston, TX, US (Not specified) - **Salary:** Salary not disclosed - **Contract:** Full-time - **Posted:** 2026-09-21 ## Job description The CDL driver is responsible for gathering and packing job site materials, driving, delivering all materials safely to job sites, and returning as instructed. All duties are performed within the confines of the law. Close attention to the types and quantities of stock delivered is required to avoid company losses. Duties and Responsibilities Determines the details of each delivery Collects and loads stock in a manner that prevents breakage Delivers material to job sites on or before deadlines, coordinated with the delivery manager Informs clients and management of potential delays Complies with all road, transport rules, and company policies Drives safely, irrespective of the weather or time of day Safely operate heavy machinery Reports all vehicle-related issues for urgent attention Ensures the truck always has sufficient fuel Ensures the yard and shops are clean Tracks and submits expenses per company policy; pays all pertinent tolls Completes, stores, and submits all necessary documentation Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice. Work Environment/Physical Demand This position works outside at job locations, shops, equipment yards, and other Kent Companies facilities, traveling to and from projects daily. This position will demand long periods of walking, standing, and working in all sorts of weather (hot, cold, and rainy days). Position type and expected hours of work This full-time field position requires travel to local job locations in and around Houston. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary. Travel Typical travel and visiting jobs in and around Houston. Limited occasional travel outside of the state may occur. Requirements Must always have a strong commitment to job site safety Must have two (2) years of experience in Class A CDL with Airbrakes Must have two (2) years of experience in Commercial Construction moving heavy equipment Clean Driving record Must pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Able to pass DOT physical MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) must meet company and DOT standards. Must be able to lift sixty (60) pounds to waist level for packing material purposes Must be experienced with off-highway driving in construction sites. Must be willing to travel locally and out of state for jobs Must be willing to work rotating weekends Must be able to work past 5:30 during projects Must be able to drive a standard vehicle Must be able to use GPS equipment Excellent time management, interpersonal, and administrative skills Valid driver’s license Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s). Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver) Ability to pass drug screening. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. Preferred Experience, Education, and Qualifications Heavy machinery operation experience preferred; willingness to learn how to operate heavy machinery Experience and thorough operational knowledge and skills of truck and related equipment to be operated that include, but are not limited to: End dump, Belly dump, Tandem, Flow boy or Super dump experience. Experience with Heavy Haul Trucks Strong knowledge in securing heavy and/or oversized loads Bilingual (Spanish/English) Benefits Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: Weekly pay PTO (Paid Time Off) Medical, dental, and vision coverage Supplemental insurance options Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) Scholarship opportunities for dependents Leadership development opportunities [Apply on the company site](https://www.joonow.com/en/job/cdl-driver-houston-tx-744g68e4v2/apply)