Lowboy Driver

Driver - Lowboy

Title: Driver - Lowboy

Location: State College, PA

Department: Transportation

HRI, Inc. engages in heavy civil construction projects in Pennsylvania, in addition to specific project work in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Since 1947, HRI has expanded to include paving, water, sewer, airport, highway, and bridge projects as well as asphalt plants and aggregate quarries. We provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and extensive training for employees. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, economical movement of material from one location to another, potentially year-round, as needed. Responsible for keeping equipment in clean, serviceable condition, performing manual labor as assigned. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with indirect supervision.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and/or truck tractors and trailers safely and efficiently on public highways and in off-road situations to deliver equipment and materials to job sites, vendor locations, and customer locations.
• Proactively report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor as assigned.
• Meet performance standards required to qualify for the Driver - Lowboy 1 position.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor or dispatcher's direction.

Knowledge Of

• State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road and hours of service.
• Local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Heavy trucks.
• Mechanical concepts.
• Basic operation of heavy equipment.
• Load Securement as per the North American Securement Standard.

Ability To

• Learn and follow HRI,Inc. Company policies and procedures.
• Properly and neatly maintain log books according to Federal DOT requirements.
• Properly and neatly complete required HRI,Inc. paperwork.
• Work with indirect supervision.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all HRI,Inc. plant & shop locations
• Use maps and other aids to assist with efficient hauling.

Qualifications:

• Must possess minimum valid Class A PA Commercial Driver's License for the state in which you reside with no air brake restrictions.
• Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience in a like CDL vehicle required or graduate and obtain a CDL Class A or through an approved CDL school.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to sit/drive/travel for extended periods of time.
• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to shift gears.
• Frequently (34‑66%) ‑ Ability to work in a shop or field environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, extreme/inclement weather conditions and a variety of petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to safely climb up the bed ladder and on trucks.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to see and work with a minimum amount of light on night shift operations.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to shovel and use other tools.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to push a maximum force of 45 pounds.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to pull a maximum force of 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Choice of 2 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account Option
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Competitive Starting Rates
• And much more!

HRI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.