How to hire a driver/technician

How to hire a driver/technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step driver/technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a driver/technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new driver/technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your driver/technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a driver/technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect driver/technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents driver/technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Driver/Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Driver/Technician	Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers... Show more	$13-24
   Flight Paramedic	Flight Paramedics are responsible for providing emergency medical care to patients while in transport to a medical facility. Their duties include carrying out pre-hospital life support medical care, managing patient care documentation, participate in clinical experiences, conduct equipment maintenance, reporting failure of equipment, and maintaining supplies... Show more	$19-29
   Emergency Department Volunteer	The Emergency Department (ED) Volunteer provides non-medical support by assisting medical and administrative staff. They deliver excellent service by visiting and monitoring medical results and helping patients expedite and improve patient care... Show more	$12-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • DOT
   • CDL
   • Necessary Paperwork
   • Cleanliness
   • OSHA
   • Rental Equipment
   • Durable Medical Equipment
   • FDA
   • Customer Service
   • Safety Procedures
   • Liquid Oxygen
   • PPE
   • Pickup

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Handle booking reservations with customers; manage time and money sensitive schedule utilizing dispatch and logistics.
   • Deliver base rock and asphalt from plants and quarries to construction sites.
   • Sustain CPR, EMD, EPD and EFD certifications.
   • Deliver bed, nebulizer, walker etc.
   • Maintain and troubleshoot computer systems and networks.
   • Point person and first responder for every emergency loss.

   More driver/technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your driver/technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A driver/technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, driver/technicians' average salary in florida is 49% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level driver/technicians 45% less than senior-level driver/technicians.
   • Certifications. A driver/technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a driver/technician's salary.

   Average driver/technician salary

   $38,110yearly

   $18.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level driver/technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 12, 2026

   Average driver/technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$48,853	$23
   2	New York	$45,719	$22
   3	Indiana	$44,069	$21
   4	California	$42,653	$21
   5	Ohio	$39,981	$19
   6	Colorado	$39,962	$19
   7	Illinois	$39,831	$19
   8	Michigan	$38,554	$19
   9	Iowa	$38,170	$18
   10	Texas	$37,685	$18
   11	Wisconsin	$37,574	$18
   12	Mississippi	$36,834	$18
   13	Arizona	$36,801	$18
   14	Pennsylvania	$36,772	$18
   15	Missouri	$36,348	$17
   16	Virginia	$33,380	$16
   17	North Carolina	$33,200	$16
   18	Alabama	$31,732	$15
   19	Florida	$26,632	$13

   Average driver/technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Precision Drilling	$59,957	$28.83	1
   2	Clean Harbors	$49,437	$23.77	25
   3	Veolia Water Tech	$45,994	$22.11	3
   4	Airgas	$45,958	$22.10	2
   5	Sonic Systems International	$45,547	$21.90
   6	Air Products	$44,728	$21.50
   7	CRST International	$43,014	$20.68	5
   8	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	$41,350	$19.88
   9	US Ecology	$41,193	$19.80
   10	USIC	$41,086	$19.75
   11	Evoqua Water Technologies	$40,831	$19.63
   12	Wind River Environmental	$40,801	$19.62
   13	C&K Industrial Services	$40,044	$19.25
   14	Lambert's Cable Splicing Company LLC	$40,037	$19.25
   15	Global Building Services	$40,009	$19.24
   16	Columbia Helicopters	$39,973	$19.22
   17	Empire Cat	$39,918	$19.19
   18	City of Scottsdale	$39,714	$19.09
   19	Envent	$39,576	$19.03	1
   20	Superior Plus Energy	$39,507	$18.99	90

4. Writing a driver/technician job description

   A driver/technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a driver/technician job description:

   Driver/technician job description example

   Triple A Pro Services is calling all Experienced CDL Pump Technicians in the Franklin, OH area who are looking to build a career to apply for this full-time position in one of the largest industries that produces over $60 billion in revenue!

   WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

   We are an established company in a recession-proof industry that invests in our team and offers year-round work and real opportunities for career growth . We pay our Experienced CDL Pump Technicians top pay of $18.00 to $20.00 an hour , based on skills and experience. Our truck drivers also enjoy great benefits , including , 1 day of paid time off (starting at 6 months), ancillary, vision, dental, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, 6 paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

   This driving position also comes with paid training, boot & uniform allowances, an employee referral bonus program, a CDL Bonus (for those who don't have one), contests to earn prizes, bonus prize opportunities, bonuses on certain sales, as well as free coffee, popsicles, and snacks. We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application . If we have your attention, please continue reading about this truck driver opportunity!

   ABOUT TRIPLE A PRO SERVICES

   Triple A Pro Services is a family-owned and operated company specializing in home and commercial cleaning, maintenance, repair, and installation services. We deliver WOW through service! We serve above ourselves by taking action with a sense of urgency and going beyond customer expectations. Safety is our top priority, whether we are performing excavation services for new lines or cleaning grease traps, we do the right thing even when no one is watching. We also strive to stay active in the community by inviting them to our farm and working with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton.

   We are pros at what we do and are always looking for more pros. We act as All For One & One For All as we take care of each other and the community. We aren't just a team, we are a tribe, and you have a voice here. By hiring like-minded individuals who take responsibility for their actions, show respect, and have fun, we have curated a fantastic tribe. We believe in training to get to the next level, celebrating our wins, and working hard to know what we do has meaning . We strive to build healthy leaders from within who have a voice, self-accountability, and enthusiastically contribute to making us a great place to work !

   ARE YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS EXPERIENCED CDL PUMP TECHNICIAN POSITION?

   We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work and further their career with our company. Ask yourself: Do you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information in layman's terms? Do you like dirty jobs and driving trucks? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you enjoy driving? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you cooperative and great at teamwork? Do you take pride in a job well done? If so, please consider applying for this truck driver position today!

   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

   As an Experienced CDL Pump Technician for us, you will need to be comfortable operating and driving a vacuum truck while providing excellent customer service. In addition to driving, you will also operate Service Titan software. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, we would be happy to have you as part of our team of truck drivers!

   • Valid CDL driver's license
   • At least 1 year of experience
   • Ability to obtain tanker endorsement

   Apply today!

   Location: 45005

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5. Post your job

   To find driver/technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any driver/technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level driver/technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your driver/technician job on Zippia to find and attract quality driver/technician candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit driver/technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new driver/technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the driver/technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new driver/technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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