What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lowboy Driver position at Laney Companies?
LOWBOY DRIVER
M.T. Laney Co. Inc. is an established successful construction company located in Eldersburg, MD looking to hire a professional Lowboy Driver to join their team.
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 the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years old
- 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 pace 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
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Stand and sit for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to drive up to 11 hours a day
- Walk, bend, kneel, and twist
- Talk and hear
- Lift and move up to 75 pounds
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Health Card)
EXPERIENCE:
- 1 years of Lowboy experience hauling equipment
BENEFITS:
M.T. Laney offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include the following:
- Competitive wages
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401K with Employer match
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance
EOE STATEMENT:
M.T. Laney Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer