Flatbed Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CDL Flatbed Driver and Yard Forklift Operator
Job Description

This role combines professional CDL driving with hands-on yard and material handling responsibilities in an outdoor, industrial environment. You will safely secure, transport, and deliver steel and rebar products using flatbed trucks while also operating forklifts and overhead cranes to load, unload, and move materials in the yard and at job sites. The position requires consistent attention to safety, accurate recordkeeping, and the ability to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Secure and inspect loads prior to each trip to ensure safe and compliant transport.
• Deliver steel, rebar, and related building materials using flatbed trucks to job sites and other designated locations.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to load and unload trucks, railcars, and yard vehicles with steel and rebar products.
• Stage and move trucks in the yard for the next delivery using yard dog or similar equipment as needed.
• Unload train cars and load semi-trailers with steel and rebar in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use overhead cranes to lift, move, and position steel products as required.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including scanning, verifying, and documenting incoming and outgoing materials.
• Maintain accurate records for product deliveries, maintenance, mileage, and other required documentation.
• Handle general labor and material handling duties such as loading, unloading, and organizing building materials in the yard.
• Work outdoors year-round, moving and organizing steel and rebar to support manufacturing, construction, and shipping operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies while operating industrial forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.
• Collaborate with yard, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Essential Skills

• Valid CDL with current medical card.
• Minimum 3 years of CDL driving experience.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience, preferably with sit-down industrial forklifts.
• Demonstrated experience handling steel and rebar products.
• Experience operating overhead cranes in an industrial or yard environment.
• Proven ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout the day.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Ability to safely operate flatbed trucks, yard vehicles, and related equipment.
• Strong attention to safety, load security, and equipment inspection.
• Ability to maintain accurate records for deliveries, maintenance, and mileage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with construction materials such as steel, rebar, and other building materials.
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, or construction yard environments.
• Experience unloading railcars and loading semi-trailers.
• Familiarity with yard dog or yard jockey operations.
• Experience with scanning systems and basic shipping and receiving documentation.
• Comfort performing general labor duties alongside equipment operation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that rewards performance and long-term success through strong benefits and a profit-sharing program tied to overall company results. The role offers steady, daytime hours and the opportunity to work in a hands-on, outdoor environment rather than a traditional office setting. You will be part of a team-oriented culture that values reliability, safety, and the contributions of every employee.

Work Environment

This position is primarily outdoors in a busy industrial yard and on the road operating flatbed trucks. You will work Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., handling steel and rebar in all seasons and weather conditions. The role involves frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, operating sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, and yard vehicles, as well as loading and unloading railcars and semi-trailers. You will work around manufacturing, construction, and shipping activities, where safety procedures and proper use of industrial equipment are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Mid America has some of the best benefits in the area.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.