CDL Class A Low-Boy Driver

Rogers • Tuscumbia, AL

72d • $28

About The Position

Rogers Group Inc. is currently seeking an Experienced CDL Class A Low-Boy Driver in the Tuscumbia, AL / North Alabama operations area, Alabama SMA reporting to the Trucking Superintendent. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, and revenue generation throughout our existing operations and additional operations through growth. Wages start at $28.00hr, Starting wages may be higher based on verifiable experience. This is a fulltime/permanent position with day shift hours. Weekend work may be required, and overtime is available along with extensive medical and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid CDL License
• Must adhere to company policy to receive a current Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Minimum of 2 years truck driving experience preferred
• Experience with trucks equipped with third axle
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to get along with others
• Displays a positive attitude
• Presents a professional image as an employee
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful traffic or other situations
• Ability to work evenings and nights as needed, to support construction operations

Responsibilities

• Must have experience operating detached lowboy trailer and Paver Special lowboy trailers and AC Asphalt Tankers
• Be familiar with Dump Truck Operations
• Provide support on scheduled weekends running lowboys, tankers, and assistance to dump trucks and incident investigations as needed
• Loading, unloading, escorting, and transporting heavy equipment to designated locations
• Experience securing Heavy Equipment properly prior to transport
• Checks vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate
• Checks tires, headlights, marker lights, stop lights and turn signals
• Checks engine oil, power steering fluid, coolant level, fan belts and windshield wipers
• Operates vehicle in a safe and professional manner regardless of location, speed limit, and traffic
• Obeys State and Federal trucking laws
• Exhibits 'defensive' driving skills
• Obeys weight limit when loading truck
• Keeps floorboards, stepping areas, and hand holds free of trash, grease, rags or other obstructions that hinder operation
• Keeps inside of bed clean of buildup of materials
• When starting vehicle in motion, always uses lower gears
• When changing gears, always double clutches
• Monitors dash gauges (oil, temperature, air, tachometer, speedometer, amperage and pyrometer)
• Monitors conditions to the sides and rear of vehicle by means of the rear-view mirrors and spot mirrors
• Constantly monitors company radio for change of assignment and dispatch
• Submits daily logs that comply with Company, State and Federal Regulations
• Completes and submits a daily truck report
• Inspects vehicle for defects and notifies management of said defects on Driver Daily Report

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Career growth/advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees