Lowboy Driver (Night Shift)

Allan Myers•Fredericksburg, VA

13d

About The Position

The Lowboy Driver transports construction materials and heavy equipment to customers and job sites, and may move materials between job sites. The driver conducts work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs; performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and promptly reports vehicle problems to the shop. The driver applies knowledge of commercial driving regulations and local roads, maintains a truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy, and promptly communicates traffic or job-site condition issues. The driver obtains information about job-site locations and any light bridges or roads along the route, and follows the Truck Driver's Handbook for truck maintenance, cleanliness, and repairs. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. The stated hourly range is $29.00–$34.00, based on experience. Allan Myers describes itself as the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic, building infrastructure including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. The company states that it provides generous benefits, extensive training, and opportunities for promotion from within.

Requirements

A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required for low-bed and lowboy work.
A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License is required for tilt-bed and flatbed work.
Must comply with DOT physical requirements and pass DOT physicals.
A valid driver's license is required.
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.
Must be physically able to operate, move about, and maintain a dump truck.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Ability to interact professionally with the public and coworkers while making deliveries.
Ability to drive safely and maintain composure and restraint.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods, drive for long periods, and perform hooking up, loading, and unloading equipment.
Must be able to perform extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity tasks and lift up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport construction materials to customer or job-site locations and move materials between job sites as assigned.
Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle to maintain safety and identify damage, defective parts, or signs of tampering.
Report vehicle problems found during inspections to the shop immediately.
Drive to destinations in compliance with commercial driving regulations and using knowledge of local roads.
Maintain a truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy.
Promptly report traffic problems and job-site conditions.
Obtain information about job-site locations and light bridges or roads along the route.
Maintain and repair the truck and keep it clean in accordance with the Truck Driver's Handbook.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.