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Truck Driver and Door Installer Apprentice – Support Commercial Loading Dock Infrastructure and Material Logistics

Job Overview

• Company: United Steel Products Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (Prevailing Wage Projects Eligible).
• Location: Flushing, NY.
• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (Overtime and weekend work required based on project needs).
• Project Scope: Commercial Doors & Loading Docks.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid NY Driver’s License (Held for minimum 3 years), OSHA 30 Certification, and NYC SST Card.

The Opportunity

You will step into a foundational field operations role, blending commercial material transport logistics with structured technical field installation training. This position provides the unique pathway to learn a high-demand mechanical trade under the direct mentorship of senior industry technicians. You will directly impact jobsite readiness and project delivery across the NY Metro Area while securing elite prevailing wage earnings.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Operate a 20-foot commercial flatbed truck safely to transport heavy industrial doors and structural materials.
• Assist experienced mechanical technicians with the technical assembly and repair of overhead rolling steel systems.
• Manage heavy field material handling processes by safely loading and unloading mechanical assemblies.
• Participate actively in hands-on field training encompassing structural mechanical, basic electrical, and welding tasks.
• Execute critical site preparation layouts and meticulous post-installation cleanup protocols daily.
• Maintain complete compliance with regional construction safety mandates and corporate risk-reduction guidelines.
• Represent the organization with absolute professionalism while operating on high-security commercial and federal sites.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of valid NY driving experience backed by a verified clean personal driving record.
• Proven experience maneuvering, loading, and driving a 20-foot commercial flatbed truck or equivalent vehicle.
• Active, non-expired OSHA 30 Certification alongside a valid New York City Site Safety Training (SST) card.
• Physical capacity to execute demanding technical labor and lift mechanical components weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Strong listening skills necessary to execute immediate technical commands and adapt to changing jobsite conditions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) equivalent, or higher level of academic achievement.
• Prior hands-on labor experience within general civil construction, commercial carpentry, or mechanical trades.
• Fundamental operational knowledge of electrical circuitry, motorized control panels, or structural rigging systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly entry pay ranging from $25.00 to $35.00 augmented by a stable weekly pay cycle.
• Immediate access to premium public works prevailing wage opportunities that significantly boost your earning power.
• Complete health infrastructure including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• Financial security frameworks encompassing a robust 401(k) retirement savings program and group life options.
• Substantial paid time off package covering dedicated personal days, earned vacation, and sick leave.
• Fully funded professional safety certifications, technical manufacturer training, and field trade advancements.
• Clear, non-capped structural career progression tracks to advance from apprentice to senior technician status.

About Us

United Steel Products Inc is a premier commercial door and loading dock manufacturer serving industrial, commercial, and government sectors for over 50 years. We cultivate a highly stable, family-oriented workplace culture built upon team synergy, mutual accountability, and individual vocational development. Our organization takes pride in our multi-decade employee retention, offering clear career paths and robust operational backing.

United Steel Products Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.