Lowboy Truck Driver - Class A CDL

Rogers • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking a Lowboy Truck Driver with a Class A CDL to transport heavy construction and aggregate equipment throughout Knoxville, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The position supports construction, quarry, and maintenance operations by loading, securing, transporting, and unloading equipment. It is labor-intensive and reports directly to the Manager of Equipment Operations.

The driver conducts vehicle and equipment inspections, ensures loads are secured in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards, and keeps the vehicle and work areas clean and free of hazards. The role involves operating on public roads, construction sites, quarries, asphalt plants, and other off-road locations, and communicating with dispatch, operations, maintenance personnel, and project teams about equipment moves and scheduling. Flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel, may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and load securement requirements.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful traffic, weather, or jobsite conditions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight travel as business needs require.
• Significant physical activity, including climbing on and off trailers and equipment, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting chains and binders, and securing loads.

Nice To Haves

• Experience hauling heavy construction, quarry, mining, aggregate, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport heavy construction, quarry, and aggregate equipment using a tractor and lowboy trailer.
• Load, unload, and secure equipment in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily inspections of the truck, trailer, chains, binders, tie-downs, lights, brakes, tires, and other equipment.
• Verify equipment is properly secured and safe for transport before leaving a job site or facility.
• Keep the vehicle clean and ensure steps, handholds, and work areas remain free of debris, grease, and other hazards.
• Communicate with dispatch, operations, maintenance personnel, and project teams regarding equipment moves and scheduling.
• Operate safely on public roadways, construction sites, quarries, asphalt plants, and other off-road locations.
• Follow company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards, including the safety manual, employee handbook, and fleet safety program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and matching after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Strong compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed