Lowboy Driver

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) seeks a professional truck driver with a Class A CDL and Tank endorsement to operate a tractor-trailer, load and secure heavy equipment on lowboy trailers, and transport to job sites. Pre-trip/post-trip inspections, logs, and safety compliance are essential.

Strong communication, ability to work independently or with a team, and willingness to travel extensively are required; high school diploma is needed, HazMat preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
• Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
• Minimum of 3 years operating lowboy trailers and transporting heavy equipment.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and best practices for equipment transport.
• Ability to read, understand and navigate maps and routes.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor trailer to reduce risk and liabilities.
• Load and secure heavy equipment onto the trailer per regulations.
• Measure load dimensions and weight for permit compliance.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document results.
• Maintain records of mileage, fuel, maintenance, and hours worked.
• Communicate with project managers and team members to coordinate transport schedules.
• Follow Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance on truck and trailer as needed.
• Assist with loading/unloading at job sites; heavy lifting may be required.
• Travel extensively to various job sites; navigate using maps or GPS.
• Wear PPE and log hours using an ELD in compliance with HOS.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Safety conscious

Basic mechanical skills

Map reading/navigation

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate a tractor trailer in a manner that reduces risk and liabilities.
• Load and secure heavy construction equipment and machinery onto the trailer for transport in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Accurately measure load dimensions and weight to ensure compliance with OS/OW permit requirements and State and Federal regulations.
• Perform and properly document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure they are in a safe and legal condition.
• Maintain accurate records of trip details, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance reports and hours worked.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, equipment operators, and other team members to coordinate equipment transport and delivery schedules in a direct and friendly manner.
• Always adhere to Emery Sapp & Sons safety policies and procedures.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on the truck and trailer when necessary.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment and materials at job sites as needed.
• Occasional heavy lifting.
• Extensive travel may be required.
• Accurately navigate a tractor trailer using instructions, maps or GPS, to a wide variety of locations both on road and off.
• Properly wear and safely use PPE.
• Properly record hours worked using an ELD in compliance with Hours of Service regulations.
• Documenting equipment pick up and deliveries.
• Ensuring accuracy of pickup and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.
• Valid DOT Med Cert with Non-Excepted Interstate self-certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating lowboy trailers and transporting heavy equipment preferred.
• Hazardous Materials endorsement on CDL preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and best practices for equipment transport.
• Ability to operate equipment during loading and unloading processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic mechanical skills for minor truck and trailer maintenance.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to read, understand and navigate using paper and/or digital maps.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)