The Patriot Group
Lakeside, CA
The Patriot Group, a utility services contractor based in Southern California, was founded in 2016 by a team that began their lives as public servants in the US Military. Seeing unmet needs in the utility services space, The Patriot Group has grown quickly to provide the utilities with the industry’s most transparent, trustworthy, and effective solutions.
The Patriot Group’s core capabilities center around seven focus areas: 4PL Utility Logistics including Yard and Warehouse Management & Optimization, Utility Construction, Fire Service, Traffic Control, Engineering, Commercial Construction
Job Specifications
California
On-site
$30-$35 per hour
a month ago
Full Time
Last Jobs You Viewed
Truck Driver & Equipment Operator
Overview: As a Truck Driver and Equipment Operator within our 3PL utility logistics operation, you play a key role in keeping our customers’ supply chains moving. You’ll be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient transportation of goods across multiple locations, supporting a wide range of client needs in a dynamic logistics environment.
Responsibilities:
- Transport freight safely, efficiently, and on schedule across customer locations
- Follow all DOT regulations and maintain a clean, compliant driving record
- Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on trucks and equipment
- Keep accurate logs for deliveries, mileage, and vehicle maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized vehicle at all times
- Coordinate closely with dispatch, warehouse teams, and customers to ensure smooth operations
- Adapt to varying customer requirements and changing logistics priorities
- Assist operations as needed in a variety of job types and functions
- Operate forklift, skid steer, excavator and other yard equipment
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Solid understanding of truck operation, inspections, and basic maintenance
- Strong attention to detail in documentation and safety procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot issues on the road or in the yard
- Flexibility to support a variety of routes, equipment types, and customer needs
- Ability to operate forklift, skid steer, excavator and other yard equipment
Education & Experience:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Relevant endorsements or certifications preferred (e.g., tanker, doubles/triples)
- Experience operating dump trucks, tractor‑trailers, and box trucks
- Proven experience in logistics, transportation, or 3PL environments
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy materials as needed
- Ability to operate multiple truck types and related equipment