Low Boy Truck Driver

Turner Asphalt•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Overview The Lowboy – Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. The Lowboy – Truck Driver s primary function is to safely load and secure equipment to be moved from one location to another. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Requirements

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally
Talking and hearing to communicate with others:Constantly
Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:Occasionally
Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:Constantly
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
Operating machinery and/or power tools:Occasionally
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
The ability to travel regionally or nationally:Constantly
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:Constantly
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:Occasionally
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
Low temperatures: Occasionally
High temperatures: Occasionally
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
Noisy environments: Occasionally
Hazardous conditions: Occasionally
Shift work, to include overnight work:Occasionally
Frequent overtime, including weekends:Occasionally
Office environment:Rarely

Responsibilities

Valid Class A CDL license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
Must have familiarity with the safe operation of construction and/or paving equipment
Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of construction and paving equipment
Able to work day or night shifts as required
Knowledge of all USDOT & FMCSA safety regulations
Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle prior to operation
Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
Experience with airbrakes and standard transmission
Drive truck equipped with different trailer combinations
Maintain completed pre and post trip DVIR
Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines
Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations
Required to carry a current medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41)
Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
Able to safety drive a water tanker, flat bed and/or other commercial vehicles as required within driver s license guidelines and with the required driver s license endorsements