Lowbed Driver

Job Title

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Responsibilities

This position is dispatched to transport construction materials and equipment to customer or job site locations. May be assigned to move construction materials at different job sites. Conducts all work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

1. Makes daily pre/post trip inspections on assigned vehicle in order to maintain maximum vehicle safety conditions and to check for any damaged or work parts or for any signs of tampering. Must report all problems found to the shop immediately.
2. Drives to destination applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and of roads in the area.
3. Maintains a truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy.
4. Communicates any problems with traffic or with site conditions are reported promptly. Also, gets information on the location of the job site and the locations of any light bridges or roads on the way to the site.
5. Complies with all aspects of truck maintenance, cleanliness and repair in accordance with the guidelines specified in the Truck Driver's Handbook.
6. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid class A Commercial Drivers License is required for Low bed, low boy
• Valid class B Commercial Drivers License is required for Tilt and flat bed
• In compliance with all DOT physical requirements
• Previous experience is preferred
• Valid Driver's license required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions
• Must have ability to work independently
• Must pass DOT physicals
• Skilled in loading, unloading Heavy Equipment
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism in all situations
• Ability to read maps and follow directions to locations
• Must be physically able to operate, move about, and maintain a dump truck.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Interact professionally with the public and others in the company while making deliveries.
• Ability to show composure and constraint while driving safely. Poor driving would result in a negative perception by the public towards the company.
• Adaptable and Flexible

Physical Demands:

Prolonged sitting followed by hooking up, loading, and unloading equipment. Requires extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity. Must be able to drive for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms: Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.