What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Transport Truck Driver - Experience required position at Stepp's Towing?
About Us
Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport, a family-owned business since 1960, proudly serves the greater Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. We specialize in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing, heavy transport, and auto salvage. Our team is committed to excellence, safety, and supporting our community.
Stepp’s Towing & Heavy Transport is seeking experienced Heavy Haul Transport Drivers to join our team! We’re looking for Class A CDL drivers with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities. This local/regional position involves hauling high, wide, and heavy loads using lowboy, Landoll, step-deck, flatbed trailers, and heavy-duty rollbacks.
We are hiring for the Tampa Bay area, Orlando, and ALL surrounding areas!!!!
Manual transmissions only—no slip seating!
All drivers must have their own set of tools once assigned to a truck.
Essential Functions
- Maneuver tractor and trailers into loading/unloading positions, following signals from crew and ensuring safe positioning
- Pull trailers configured with tow bars or goosenecks as needed
- Load and unload trucks, operate special loading equipment, and assist others as required
- Secure equipment for transport using ropes, chains, binders, etc.
- Operate multi-axle trailers for heavy equipment transport
- Use GPS mapping effectively
- Work in all weather conditions
Physical Requirements
- Lifting, crawling, pulling, frequent use of hands, bending, reaching, and climbing
- Significant physical strength and stamina
Key Behaviors
- Passionate, motivated, and open to growth and challenges.
- Proactively build customer relationships and provide thoughtful solutions.
- Maintain a professional appearance and represent Stepp’s with pride.
- Strive for continuous improvement by embracing new tools and processes.
- Demonstrate respect toward co-workers and foster a positive team environment.
- Promote opportunities within the company and through referrals.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Class A CDL with at least 2 years of verifiable experience required
- Current DOT Medical Card required
- TWIC Card (required within 30 days of hire)
- HAZMAT endorsement (required within 90 days of hire)
- Registered in the DOT Clearinghouse
- Clean driving record (required for at least the last 3 years)
- MUST be able to pass a background check and drug test
- Experience with heavy equipment hauling required
- MUST be able to drive manual transmission trucks
Commission Pay:
- 25% Commission
- Minimum pay guarantee offered
- This pay structure should not be misconstrued as a salary-paid position.
Benefits
- 6 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Free Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (accruals start on day 1; available after 90 days)
- 401(k) match up to 4%
- Regular pay increases and career development opportunities
- Accident, cancer/critical illness, short-term and long-term disability, and hospital indemnity insurance available
- $1,500 Driver Referral Bonus
Chasing the Dream, Not the Competition.
Drug-Free Workplace.
Background check required.
Stepp’s Towing and Heavy Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply.