We are seeking a Lowboy Driver to join our team! The Lowboy Driver is an experienced commercial truck driver within the Site Division. The Lowboy Driver must possess a Class A CDL to meet the minimum requirements.
At Dowdy we offer employees a career, not just a job! Employees are offered industry leading benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as company matched 401(k). We provide training and development and a clear career path for every position!
The Lowboy Driver performs duties as a heavy equipment transport driver and a dump truck driver as well as operate all site work - related combination (tractor/trailer) truck operations. An operator that can act as a driver for the service truck as well as dump truck will be at the top of the salary range.
Responsibilities:
- Proficiency in the operation of Commercial Straight Trucks and Commercial Combination Trucks, including Tandem and Tri-Axle Dump Trucks, but more specifically Heavy Equipment Transport Trucks.
- Receiving and understanding daily route information from the Dispatch Manager.
- Performing pre- and post-trip inspections and documents all information about the vehicle's condition, including:
- Tires
- Air System
- Brakes
- Windows
- Flasher, Lights, and Alarms
- Sign of cracks and wear and tear
- Fuel and fluids
- Any and all deficiencies.
- Abiding by Local, State and Federal motor vehicle laws and regulations while operating the vehicle.
- Logging Hours of service: Specify Drive Time, On-Duty Non-Drive Time, Off-Duty Time
- Not exceeding weight capacities and/or weight distribution for the vehicle.
- Experience in the basic operation and movement of all Heavy Equipment for safe loading and unloading. Equipment types include but are not limited to:
- Excavator
- Bulldozer
- Roller
- Loader
- Backhoe
- Skid Steer
- Forklift
- Motor Grader
- Safely loading and unloading all equipment in an area determined to be safe for the Operator, the traveling public, and the equipment.
- Safely transporting large material shipments to project, including pipe, bricks, bulk fittings, etc.
- Safely transporting Heavy Equipment and Material from Customers other than Dowdy that utilize Dowdy's transportation service.
- Fastening equipment to the transport trailer legally and safely according to local, state, and federal regulations.