CDL A Driver (Lowbed)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Douglasville, GA

About The Position

The CDL A Driver (Lowbed) safely transports equipment and stock supplies to meet daily job-site requirements. Daily work includes driving, laboring, and completing paperwork. The driver transports materials such as fuel and water trailers and blasting mats to and from job sites, secures loads in accordance with DOT regulations, and obtains over-width or overweight permits as needed. The role includes vehicle inspections and maintenance, maintaining accurate electronic driver logs and inspection reports, following applicable safety and traffic regulations, communicating work status to the Mobilization Supervisor, and representing the company professionally. The driver must be flexible with start times based on the job schedule and may travel out of town or out of state and work overtime as necessary. The role also involves working outdoors in a range of weather conditions and on uneven or loose surfaces.

Requirements

Class A commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials endorsement.
DOT medical certification and a clean motor vehicle driving record.
Successful Class A commercial driving experience, specifically including lowboy driving experience.
Solid understanding of federal DOT and state regulations related to trucking and interstate commerce.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass the background check for ATF “possessor” requirements.
Flexibility to start work at any time based on a predetermined job schedule.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to routinely lift and move 50 pounds and bend frequently.
Ability to work in weather conditions from -10 to 105 degrees, including rain, sun, or snow, and on uneven and loose surfaces.
Ability to travel out of town or out of state and work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Construction or hazardous materials industry background.

Responsibilities

Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and ensure safety items are in good working order.
Transport equipment, fuel and water trailers, blasting mats, and other materials safely and on time between job sites.
Secure loads in compliance with DOT regulations and obtain over-width and overweight permits when needed.
Follow DOT safety requirements and maintain accurate electronic driver logs and vehicle inspection reports.
Follow state and local traffic laws and regulations.
Keep the vehicle clean and maintain it according to company policy and recommended maintenance schedules.
Communicate work status to the Mobilization Supervisor and coordinate tractor-trailer use.
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
Prioritize multiple assignments and promptly report vehicle incidents, accidents, traffic violations, and personal driving incidents.
Submit to federally required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Attend operations meetings and training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.