Lowboy Driver

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS)•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lowboy Driver is responsible for safely operating a tractor trailer to transport heavy construction equipment and machinery. This role involves loading and securing equipment, measuring load dimensions and weight for compliance, performing inspections, and maintaining accurate records. The driver will communicate with project managers and other team members, adhere to safety policies, and perform basic maintenance. Extensive travel and accurate navigation to various locations are required. The driver must also properly wear PPE and document hours worked and equipment pick-ups/deliveries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
Minimum of 3 years of experience operating lowboy trailers and transporting heavy equipment preferred.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and best practices for equipment transport.
Ability to operate equipment during loading and unloading processes.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Basic mechanical skills for minor truck and trailer maintenance.
Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read, understand and navigate using paper and/or digital maps.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Materials endorsement on CDL preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a tractor trailer in a manner that reduces risk and liabilities.
Load and secure heavy construction equipment and machinery onto the trailer for transport in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Accurately measure load dimensions and weight to ensure compliance with OS/OW permit requirements and State and Federal regulations.
Perform and properly document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure they are in a safe and legal condition.
Maintain accurate records of trip details, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance reports and hours worked.
Communicate effectively with project managers, equipment operators, and other team members to coordinate equipment transport and delivery schedules in a direct and friendly manner.
Always adhere to Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs on the truck and trailer when necessary.
Assist with loading and unloading equipment and materials at job sites as needed.
Occasional heavy lifting.
Extensive travel may be required.
Accurately navigate a tractor trailer using instructions, maps or GPS, to a wide variety of locations both on road and off.
Properly wear and safely use PPE.
Properly record hours worked using an ELD in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.
Documenting equipment pick up and deliveries.
Ensuring accuracy of pickup and delivery.