Class A Truck Driver / Lowbed- Job Description:
Drives truck and trailer to haul heavy over-sized equipment in a safe and efficient manner to designated locations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations: such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading/unloading areas on and off highway and private dirt roads
- Abides by all Company, DOT, State and Federal transportation safety regulations
- Ensures load is properly secured and weight is evenly distributed on truck and trailer. Checks binders to ensure load is secure
- Inspects tractor, trailer and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before (pre-trip) and after trips as applicable also when stopped during the work day
- Maintains records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by law, or by Company standards
- Performs basic preventative maintenance to ensure fluid levels and tire pressures are maintained
- Reports all accidents/incidents involving driver or company equipment immediately after incident occurs to Supervisor
- Promptly report any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies. Reports if there are regular delays or abnormal delays in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery.
- Uses Company Radio and or Central Band (CB) radio ensuring appropriate communication and language
- Position travels outside the local area but usually within the state up to 95% of the time
Qualifications/Requirements
- Heavy equipment/Lowbed hauling experience
- Requires a Class "A" Driver License, current DOT physical examination card, and clean DMV record.
- Must have steady current work history.
- Availability for overnight stays.
- Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen - physical, and background check.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure or legal manuals. Ability to complete/write regular documents related to the truck and delivery of materials
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and calculate load weigh
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
Trucking driver type:
Trucking route:
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road