Heavy Haul Truck Driver

The Ruhlin Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

paid vacation

sick days

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company is seeking a Heavy Haul Truck Driver to operate tractor-trailer, flatbed, step deck, and lowboy trailers from our Sharon Center office. You will transport construction equipment and materials, perform loading/unloading, and ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations.

Requirements include a current Class A CDL, at least 3 years of commercial driving experience, and experience hauling heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Current Class A CDL driver’s license is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ commercial driving experience with a driving record acceptable to the company.
• Experience hauling heavy equipment and materials, including lowboy hauling.
• Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Knowledge of truck mechanics.
• Good working knowledge of DOT regulations, truck gross and axle weight regulations, and permit loads.
• Pass DOT physical and background and drug testing as required by federal/state requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer, flatbed, step deck, and lowboy trailers safely and according to laws.
• Transport equipment/materials safely and timely over required routes.
• Familiarity with operation of heavy equipment for loading/unloading.
• Secure equipment and meet state/federal guidelines for transport.
• Assist in assembly/disassembly of large equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Complete DOT-required logs and documentation accurately.
• Adhere to FMCSA/FMCSR regulations.
• Maintain company vehicles and trailers and report damage.
• Communicate and reinforce company vision, values, and goals.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by Equipment Manager.

Skills

CDL Class A

3+ years driving

Heavy equipment hauling

DOT/OSHA certifications

Truck mechanics knowledge

DOT regulations knowledge

DOT physical & background checks

Independent work

Heavy manual tasks

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a Heavy Haul Truck Driver out of ourSharon Center office.

Summary: Drive and coordinate the transport of construction equipment and materials between the shop and various construction sites, handling both routine and complex transportation tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Operate tractor-trailer, flatbed, step deck, and lowboy trailers safely and according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transport all equipment and materials in a safe and timely manner over the required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing safety regulations.
• Familiarity with the operation of various types of heavy construction equipment for loading/unloading operations and to perform self-loading tasks.
• Secure equipment and materials onto trucks and ensure state and federal guidelines for safe transport and vehicle capabilities are met.
• Assist in the assembly/disassembly of large equipment (cranes, excavators, etc.).
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers to ensure the safe transportation of equipment and materials.
• Complete DOT-required drivers logs and other documentation requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
• Maintain company vehicles and trailers, reporting damage or faulty equipment promptly.
• Communicates and reinforces the company vision, values, and goals.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by the Equipment Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Current Class A CDL Driver’s License is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ commercial driving experience with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company.
• Experience in hauling heavy equipment and materials, including lowboy hauling.
• Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.
• Knowledge of truck mechanics.
• Good working knowledge of DOT regulations, truck gross and axle weight regulations, and permit loads.
• Pass DOT physical and background and drug testing as required by federal/state requirements.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently independently.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

Direct Report(s): None

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Forover 100 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401k match
• Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability coverage
• Tutition Reimbursement
• paid vacation
• sick days

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age (age 40 or older), color, disability or handicap, veteran/military status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.