Lowboy Driver (Nights)

Allan Myers•Newport News, VA

About The Position

The Lowboy Driver transports construction materials and equipment to customer locations and job sites and may move materials between different job sites. The driver performs all work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs. Responsibilities include inspecting the assigned vehicle before and after trips, promptly reporting problems to the shop, driving in compliance with commercial regulations, maintaining required truck logs, communicating traffic and site-condition issues, and checking job-site routes for light bridges or roads. The driver also follows the Truck Driver’s Handbook requirements for vehicle maintenance, cleanliness, and repair, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. The position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License for low-bed/lowboy work, compliance with DOT physical requirements, and the ability to load and unload heavy equipment. The role involves prolonged driving and sitting, equipment hookup and handling, and extensive physical activity, including lifting up to 75 pounds. Work may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Allan Myers describes itself as a self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. The company states that it offers generous benefits, extensive training, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License required for low-bed/lowboy work.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must comply with DOT physical requirements and pass DOT physicals.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Skill in loading and unloading heavy equipment.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in all situations.
Ability to read maps and follow directions.
Physical ability to operate, move about, and maintain a dump truck.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Ability to interact professionally with the public and company personnel while making deliveries.
Ability to drive safely and maintain composure and restraint.
Adaptable and flexible.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds and perform extensive physical activity and dexterity tasks.
Able to drive for long periods and work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License for tilt and flat-bed work.

Responsibilities

Transport construction materials and equipment to customer or job-site locations.
Move construction materials between job sites when assigned.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle and promptly report problems to the shop.
Drive in accordance with commercial driving regulations and knowledge of local roads.
Maintain a truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy.
Promptly communicate traffic problems and site conditions.
Obtain information about job-site locations and route hazards, including light bridges or roads.
Maintain, clean, and repair the truck according to the Truck Driver’s Handbook.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.