Lowboy Driver

Construction Masters Services and Summit Flagging•Reading, PA

About The Position

Job Purpose: The Driver's primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of a lowboy truck to load/unload, secure equipment to trailer, and transport equipment to and from various jobsites throughout Berks County. Essential duties and responsibilities: 2+ years of Lowboy experience hauling equipment Experience with permit loads >80,000 pounds plus Loading and unloading construction equipment onto trailers and transporting it to various construction sites. Performing maintenance on equipment and working with a crew as necessary. Maintaining radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations. Keeping accurate records of materials and products transported, including logs and documentation. Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards. Actively promoting a safety-conscious culture and following all safety regulations and company policies. Performing minor servicing and maintenance of equipment and reporting any problems to the supervisor. Maintaining a clean and orderly condition of the truck and adhering to all company policies and procedures. The Lowboy Driver must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean record and be able to pass drug, alcohol, and background screening as required by DOT. Language skills to communicate clearly and effectively are also necessary. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid CDL – Class A Driver's license with a good driving record (License must be the State of residence) Clean Driving Record Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip making sure truck is in safe conditions Maintains telephone contact with dispatch for instructions Maintains truck logs as required by the State, Federal, and Company policies and regulations Ability to load heavy pieces of machinery into the trailer, crawl under the machines to secure binder chains between machine & trailer. Make sure chains are tight & secure. Maintains the cleanliness and service ability of assigned truck

Requirements

2+ years of Lowboy experience hauling equipment
Experience with permit loads >80,000 pounds plus
Valid CDL – Class A Driver's license with a good driving record (License must be the State of residence)
Clean Driving Record
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip making sure truck is in safe conditions
Maintains telephone contact with dispatch for instructions
Maintains truck logs as required by the State, Federal, and Company policies and regulations
Must possess a Medical Examiner's Certificate (Health Card)
Language skills to communicate clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading construction equipment onto trailers and transporting it to various construction sites.
Performing maintenance on equipment and working with a crew as necessary.
Maintaining radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations.
Keeping accurate records of materials and products transported, including logs and documentation.
Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Actively promoting a safety-conscious culture and following all safety regulations and company policies.
Performing minor servicing and maintenance of equipment and reporting any problems to the supervisor.
Maintaining a clean and orderly condition of the truck and adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Ability to load heavy pieces of machinery into the trailer, crawl under the machines to secure binder chains between machine & trailer. Make sure chains are tight & secure.