Heavy Equipment Transport Driver

Cascade Home • Peoria, AZ

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About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is seeking an experienced, safety-focused Class A CDL Lowboy Driver to transport heavy construction, drilling, and industrial equipment between job sites, company facilities, and customer locations. The role involves operating tractor-trailers with lowboy and removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers, loading and unloading oversized machinery, securing loads, and complying with DOT regulations and company safety standards. The driver will coordinate deliveries and pickups with dispatchers, project managers, and field personnel, and work independently while supporting field operations in challenging job-site conditions.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Certified to operate manual transmission, airbrakes, and tractor-trailers.
• Authorized and able to drive interstate; intrastate-only qualification is not sufficient.
• Valid Tanker (N) endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating a tractor-trailer with lowboy or removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers.
• Demonstrated experience transporting heavy construction, industrial, or drilling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, load-securement standards, and safe transportation practices.
• Experience loading, securing, and unloading heavy equipment.
• Ability to maneuver large commercial vehicles safely at construction sites, in tight spaces, and on challenging terrain.
• Ability to complete required DOT inspections and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT medical and Federal driver qualifications and HAZWOPER medical certification requirements.
• OSHA, HAZWOPER, and MSHA training are required; Cascade provides this training. Additional client-required training may be needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience transporting drilling rigs, excavators, dozers, and other specialized heavy equipment.
• Experience hauling oversized or overweight loads requiring special permits.
• Familiarity with hydraulic detachable gooseneck and mechanical RGN trailer systems.
• Experience working in construction, environmental remediation, drilling, or heavy civil industries.
• Experience operating heavy equipment for loading and unloading purposes.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers equipped with lowboy and removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers.
• Transport heavy construction, drilling, and industrial equipment between job sites, company facilities, and customer locations.
• Load, unload, and secure heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, drilling rigs, and other oversized machinery.
• Distribute loads properly and comply with weight restrictions, axle limits, and DOT cargo securement requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Inspect chains, binders, straps, and other load-securement devices.
• Operate hydraulic and mechanical detachable gooseneck trailer systems.
• Plan and follow routes while accounting for bridge clearances, weight restrictions, and oversize-load requirements.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, and transportation documentation.
• Comply with federal, state, and local DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and pickups with dispatchers, project managers, and field personnel.
• Promptly identify and report mechanical issues, equipment damage, and safety concerns.
• Assist with equipment loading, unloading, and other transportation-related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Sick leave, holiday pay, and vacation pay.
• License bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Charitable donation match.
• Comprehensive training and flexible career paths.
• Opportunities to pursue roles nationwide, work on a variety of projects, and learn from mentors and industry experts.

What This Job Offers

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