Powerline Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

The Truck Driver is a CDL Class A driving position that is responsible for driving materials and equipment to project locations which are subject to cross state lines and may require overnight stays. This position requires a valid CDL Class licensure, as well as the ability to be insured under Company policy.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to  transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for transporting tools and materials to various project locations
• Overnight stays may be required, depending on where the delivery is located
• May be required to load or unload truck and/or trailers; may be assisted by a helper
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of 'over-the-road' driving experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in hauling heavy machinery desired 
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Must be able to drive across state lines in compliance with all applicable CDL regulations
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL Class A Driver's License
• Must be experienced with driving a manual transmisson 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle
• Must be able to operate vehicles with air brakes
• Must have ability to operate a stake bed with a lift gate
• Heavy lifting is required

Compensation & Benefits

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team