Truck Driver - Heavy

Job Description
Position Title: Truck-Driver Heavy

Union: IBEW 89

Last day for internals 6/17/2026

Rate of Pay: $16.54 to $38.00 hourly DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge.


As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Our Company Values:

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customersand colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.

• Empowering You: We help customerschoose what is best for them, and we supportemployees in implementing new ideas and solutions.

• Innovation and Improvement: Weconstantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and eachother.

• Earning Your Trust: We build trustthrough clear, honest, human communication.

Job Summary

The Truck Driver plays a crucial role in our operations by skillfully operating a diverse range of vehicle combinations, such as semis, truck-trailers, flatbeds, and double trailers, encompassing both short and long-haul routes. Adhering to Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, they ensure the secure transportation of cargo to different destinations. Responsible for the overall safety of the journey, the Truck Driver meticulously maintains their vehicle, ensuring it complies with all safety standards. Additionally, versatility is key as the Truck Driver may also operate other mobile machinery, including forklifts and electric walkies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.
•Operates tractor-trailer combinations vehicles and delivery equipment on long-haul assignments in compliance with Federal, State and Company regulations and safety requirements.
•Loads, secures, and unloads cargo to ensure optimum legal equipment utilization and maintain security/care of equipment/cargo during transit.
•Maintains mileage, fuel/oil consumption, operational records, and driver's daily logs.
•Performs minor maintenance as necessary and conducts vehicle safety checks to ensure vehicle is in proper operating condition.
•Works independently with little responsibility as to method or selection of work. Follows all appropriate laws, Company policies and procedures.
•May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED required.
• Tests - Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.
•Read, write, and speak English.
•Add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
•Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record including a Class A, Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
•Physical condition to perform job duties including seeing/hearing; fingering/feeling/handling/reaching; bending/squatting/kneeling; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying weights in excess of 75 pounds (heavy work).
•Able to travel to distant work locations for extended periods of time.
•Demonstrated effectiveness to safely operate combination vehicles in inclement weather and steep terrain.
•Tolerance to work in outdoor environment.
•Must maintain a valid Medical Card to maintain Commercial Drivers License.
•Flexibility to work varied hours/days (holidays, weekends, overtime, and emergency call outs).
•Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
•Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
•Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
•Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
•Ability to work within critical deadlines.
•Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
•Ability to provide excellent customer service.


Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer.Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in various weather conditions in a warehouse/distribution center setting and on the roads. Driving on local routes as well as extended routes throughout the Ziply operating area. Operates various vehicles including vehicles that require a Class A CDL. Overnight routes are expected as part of this position.

At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.

Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening.

Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.