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Part-Time CDL Driver – Truck & Gooseneck Hauling Position Opening!
Watertown, SD | East River Contracting

KEEP THE LOAD MOVING. OPERATE WITH PURPOSE. TAKE PRIDE IN THE WORK.

East River Contracting is hiring a part-time CDL Driver (20–40 hours/week, with overtime available as needed) to haul equipment, materials, and aggregates for our crews and projects using truck and gooseneck trailer setups.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys being on the road, takes pride in operating equipment safely, and wants steady, flexible work with a team that values reliability and hard work. We're looking for dependable drivers who show up ready to work and help keep operations moving efficiently.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive pay based on experience ($24–$30/hr)
• Part-time schedule: 20–40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Performance-based raises tied to results
• Additional perks based on experience and role

What You'll Do

• Haul equipment, materials, and aggregates safely and efficiently using truck and gooseneck trailer
• Perform daily truck and trailer inspections
• Secure loads properly and maintain DOT compliance
• Operate safely on jobsites and public roadways
• Assist with material handling on and off jobsites
• Perform routine maintenance on truck and equipment
• Communicate with crews and supervisors to coordinate deliveries
• Maintain clean and organized equipment

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A CDL required
• Willingness to drive out of state (depending on need)
• Experience towing/operating a gooseneck trailer preferred
• Clean driving record
• Ability to fill out log books
• Experience hauling equipment or construction materials
• Comfortable with material handling and basic equipment maintenance
• Availability for a flexible, part-time schedule (20–40 hrs/week), with willingness to work overtime during busy season
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety-focused
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to assist the team where needed

WHO WE ARE
At East River Contracting, we don't just build projects — we build teams that perform.

Continuous Pursuit — Growth-minded. Always improving. Driven to win.
Integrity First — Do what's right, even when it's not easy.
Solutions First — Problem solvers who avoid drama and keep work moving.
Relentless Execution — Adaptable, persistent, and finish what we start.
Own It — Take accountability and deliver results.

If that's how you operate, you'll fit in here!