Transport Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Primary responsibility is to drive over-the-road trucks to deliver equipment or materials to job site locations. Lowboy Transport Truck drivers are also required to maintain a valid class A CDL and DOT medical card. Truck drivers must perform daily maintenance checks and report any mechanical or safety issues to a supervisor.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivering equipment or materials to the job site in safe and timely fashion.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Operate all equipment to load for transportation.
• Secure equipment for transport.
• Accurate and timely reporting of all DVIR and daily logs.
• Maintenance of equipment and tools – lockout/tagout program, good housekeeping standards, etc.
• Ensure complete obedience of all safety procedures and policies of Blackjack Paving and driving laws, including all DOT rules and regulations.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 3 years CDL driving experience. Lowboy specific experience preferred.
• Required to be over the age of 21 to meet insurance requirements.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA safety regulations.
• Experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to work mostly independently.
• Ability to work under constraints and make the most out of allotted resources.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dusty environments.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Be able to work overtime when required.
• Must have strong work ethic.
• Communication skills, ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Employee must be able to climb equipment’s ladder to reach the operator’s seat.
• Position requires periodic lifting of up to 50 LBS.
• Interpersonal skills, time management, thoroughness, confidence, communication skills, organizational skills are required.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines, multi-task and set priorities effectively, flexible and adaptive to change, accomplish goals in a team environment, attention to detail, strive for excellence, possess a positive “can do” attitude, and have excellent sense of balance.

Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions :

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Rarely
• Noisy environments: Rarely
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.