DOT Lowboy Truck Driver

CRH • Apac, MS

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About The Position

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a DOT Lowboy Truck Driver. The selected candidate works in a team environment with coworkers and managers and is responsible for safely operating and maintaining a truck while transporting equipment or materials. The role includes following company, DOT, OSHA, and MSHA safety requirements; obeying applicable laws and dispatch instructions; and carrying out tasks assigned by a manager for each project or jobsite. Drivers may also perform general labor and assist with training less-experienced employees.

The position requires a current driver’s license meeting state requirements and a motor vehicle record that meets company standards. A Class A and/or B CDL is specified as an example of license requirements; Tanker and/or Haz Mat endorsements are preferred. Candidates must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and Fit for Work physical, and provide valid I-9 documentation. The candidate must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or GED and prior construction-field experience are preferred.

The role may require travel and work away from home, nights, weekends, overtime, and outdoor work in extreme hot or cold temperatures. CRH offers highly competitive base pay, medical, dental, and disability benefits, a group retirement savings program, health and wellness programs, and an inclusive culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion.

Requirements

• Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.
• Provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Maintain a current driver’s license that meets state requirements; CDL Class A and/or B is identified as applicable.
• Have a motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets company standards.
• Be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the working environment.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary and overtime when required.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Adhere to safety requirements and procedures in the Employee Handbook and wear required PPE in designated operations and production areas.
• Work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Nice To Haves

• Tanker and/or Haz Mat endorsement.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous related experience in the construction field.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures for safe work practices and report problems to a manager.
• Conduct and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
• Obey applicable laws and follow dispatch instructions.
• Monitor vehicle gauges during operation.
• Load and unload equipment or materials; depending on the material, unloading may require hand work or a shovel.
• Assure product quality to the best of the driver’s ability.
• Perform minor equipment servicing and maintenance, and refer major problems to the Foreman.
• Keep the truck clean and orderly.
• Maintain a safe work environment for oneself and coworkers; maintain eye contact and communicate with hand signals or other movements when backing with coworkers.
• Follow OSHA and MSHA requirements and the manager’s directions for daily tasks and jobsite expectations.
• Assist in training less-experienced employees on equipment operation, servicing, and repair.
• Perform general labor duties when necessary and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed