Non-CDL Flatbed Driver

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

UES is seeking a dependable Non-CDL Flatbed Driver to pick up construction materials, including concrete and soil samples, from project sites and deliver them to our laboratory in Douglasville, GA. This position supports our construction materials testing team by ensuring samples arrive safely, on time, and properly identified for testing.

Responsibilities include loading, securing, and unloading samples; maintaining accurate pickup and delivery records; completing routine vehicle inspections; and following company safety procedures. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, organized, comfortable driving between construction sites, and able to communicate effectively with field and laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

• Pick up concrete, soil, and other construction material samples from project sites.

• Safely transport and deliver samples to the UES laboratory in Douglasville, GA.

• Load, secure, and unload samples to prevent damage during transport.

• Verify sample labels and accompanying paperwork for accurate identification.

• Maintain accurate pickup and delivery records.

• Coordinate daily routes and pickup schedules with field and laboratory teams.

• Operate a non-CDL flatbed truck safely and follow traffic laws and company policies.

• Complete routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs promptly.

• Keep the vehicle and cargo area clean and organized.

• Follow construction site safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

• Communicate delays, missing samples, or delivery concerns promptly.

• Assist with moving and organizing samples at the laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical coursework in engineering, geology, construction science, or a related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience in construction materials testing, geotechnical laboratory work, or a related field (prior laboratory experience preferred but not required).
• Commitment to workplace safety, following OSHA, company, and laboratory safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic computer proficiency, with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Field Data Collection (FDC) software preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to construction materials testing and laboratory protocols.
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, field personnel, and clients to carry out instructions and report findings.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, ensuring accuracy in sample preparation, testing procedures, and data documentation.
• Ability to work independently within the limitations of experience, using initiative to solve routine lab challenges.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving materials or equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to travel to job sites as needed.

• Dependable transportation to and from the Douglasville, GA office.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Ability to regularly lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

• Previous delivery, flatbed driving, or construction site experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail when handling samples and completing paperwork.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.

• Commitment to safe driving and workplace safety.

Travel Requirements

● This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional
travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or
company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business
needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is sometimes conducted in a laboratory setting, but may also involve fieldwork and exposure to outdoor conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, construction zones, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels due to lab equipment, field operations, and construction environments.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, chemicals, sun, heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions as part of field sample collection and testing.

  Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift and carry between 35 and 75 lbs. over distances up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate laboratory and field equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling samples, operating lab instruments, and performing testing procedures.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for laboratory and fieldwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means in a lab and field environment, often requiring the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) and smell.

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here