About this role
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary
Southeast Road Builders is seeking experienced and skilled CDL Drivers in Haines, Alaska to support field operations across our civil construction and earthwork projects. This role is critical to the successful execution of work and involves operating a variety of on‑highway and off‑road commercial vehicles.
Drivers will work closely with field crews to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and industry best practices.
Main Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles and off-road articulated trucks in support of earthwork and civil construction activities
- Operate 10-yard dump trucks, semi-trucks pulling side, end, and belly dumps, equipment trailers, and articulated off-road trucks
- Perform required pre-shift inspections, including checks of lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and other critical components
- Maintain a basic working knowledge of equipment mechanics and hydraulics to ensure proper operation and identify potential issues
- Operate equipment according to industry best practices to promote jobsite safety, production efficiency, and equipment longevity
- Maintain equipment in good working condition, including proper care and housekeeping
- Safely load, secure, and transport materials in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, and other project personnel to coordinate work activities
- Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned to support project needs
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of commercial driving experience or 3,500 hours of equivalent work experience
- Ability to understand, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrated commitment to company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain a clean driving record
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to pass a drug screening and PAT (Physical Abilities Test)
- Ability to exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Frequent exposure to loud noise.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.