CDL Driver - Walking Floor

Job Details: Job Location: ERD - Sarasota, FL, Position Type: Full Time Temporary, Salary Range: $19.00 - $28.00Hourly, Job Category: Operational/ERD, Job Title: CDL Driver (Walking Floor)

Location: Onsite Project Location (Project location will be determined upon hiring)
Reports to: Field Supervisor / Project Manager
Compensation Range: $19-$28 hourly (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities

About Ceres Environmental Operations

Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it’s needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At CEO, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a CDL Class A Driver with experience operating walking floor trucks to support disaster response and debris hauling operations. This role is responsible for transporting high volumes of storm-related debris, vegetation, sediment, and construction materials efficiently and safely.

This position is part of field operations and does not typically manage personnel. Success includes demonstrating safe and reliable operation of walking floor equipment, maintaining consistent production in hauling operations, and contributing to timely project completion in fast-paced environments.

What You Will Do

Operate walking floor trucks to transport debris, vegetation, sediment, and construction materials.
Load, secure, and unload materials using walking floor systems safely and efficiently.
Support disaster response efforts by maintaining continuous hauling cycles to keep sites clear and productive.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
Maintain accurate driver logs, load tickets, and compliance documentation.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Coordinate with field teams and dispatch to meet operational timelines.
Monitor truck performance and report maintenance issues.
Adapt to changing project needs, schedules, and locations.
Assist with general site operations when needed to support overall success.

Required Qualifications

Valid CDL Class A license required.
2+ years of commercial driving experience, including walking floor or similar hauling equipment.
Clean driving record.
Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
Proven ability to safely secure and transport loads.
Ability to work in outdoor, physically demanding environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in debris hauling, waste management, or disaster recovery operations.
Experience working on construction or emergency response job sites.
OSHA certification (10-hour or 30-hour).
Familiarity with heavy equipment and job site operations.

What to Expect

This role operates in fast-paced disaster recovery environments where work conditions and priorities can change quickly. Drivers should expect long hours, travel, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Assignments may require temporary relocation depending on project needs.

You will be part of a mission-driven team focused on clearing debris and restoring communities after disasters. The work is physically demanding and time-sensitive, requiring strong safety awareness, adaptability, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Willing to wear PPE including hard hats, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, and high-visibility gear.
Ability to work in adverse weather/field conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
Ability to climb in and out of trucks and operate equipment for extended periods.
Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

Why Join CEO?

At CEO, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:

A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

 
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