Lowboy Driver

Job Purpose:

The Driver's primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of a lowboy truck to load/unload, secure equipment to trailer, and transport equipment to and from various jobsites throughout Berks County.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 2 years of Lowboy experience hauling equipment
• Experience with permit loads >80,000 pounds plus
• Loading and unloading construction equipment onto trailers and transporting it to various construction sites.
• Performing maintenance on equipment and working with a crew as necessary.

• Maintaining radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations.
• Keeping accurate records of materials and products transported, including logs and documentation.
  Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Actively promoting a safety-conscious culture and following all safety regulations and company policies.
• Performing minor servicing and maintenance of equipment and reporting any problems to the supervisor.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly condition of the truck and adhering to all company policies and procedures.
  The Lowboy Driver must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean record and be able to pass
•  drug, alcohol, and background screening as required by DOT.
• Language skills to communicate clearly and effectively are also necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid CDL – Class A Driver's license with a good driving record (License must be the State of residence)
• Clean Driving Record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip making sure truck is in safe conditions
• Maintains telephone contact with dispatch for instructions
• Maintains truck logs as required by the State, Federal, and Company policies and regulations
• Ability to load heavy pieces of machinery into the trailer, crawl under the machines to secure binder chains between machine & trailer. Make sure chains are tight & secure.
• Maintains the cleanliness and service ability of assigned truck

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Medical Examiner's Certificate (Health Card)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance