TRUCK DRIVER - CDL Class A

Job description

All State Construction, Inc. is looking for an experienced Lowboy (lowbed) Driver to haul heavy equipment primarily within CT, NY, MA and RI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive / operate a tractor trailer lowboy to perform assigned tasks related to heavy equipment (load and unload heavy equipment for transport, safely secure equipment to be transported per D.O.T. and Company requirements, gather proper permits from office staff, and other duties as assigned
• Comply with all D.O.T. Safety, Health, Environmental and Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure that tractor and trailer are in safe working order.
• Contributes in planning and routing moves for the day.
• May perform other duties as assigned, including driving dump trailer, dump truck, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a CDL Class A License – license must be clean and pass insurance carrier underwriting requirements and background checks.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, safety and environmental regulations (MSHA, OSHA and D.O.T.)
• Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge and extensive experience in operating a lowbed.
• Ability to safely secure load for transport.
• Basic mechanic skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), good interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have good decision-making skills, including ability to prioritize workload and change schedule as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED) preferred

Experience:

• Must have experience operating a lowbed trailer hauling heavy equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, pull, push, balance, bend and lift up to 75 pounds.

Must meet specific D.O.T. vision and health requirements- valid DOT medical certificate required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour