Lowboy Driver

cmsllc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

cmsllc is seeking a qualified Lowboy Driver to ensure the safe and efficient transport of heavy equipment across Berks County. Essential duties include loading/unloading equipment, maintaining DOT compliance, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL, maintain a clean driving record, and pass drug and background screenings.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off, alongside professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and able to pass drug, alcohol, and background screening.
• Maintains truck logs as required by State and Federal policies.
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate a lowboy truck to transport equipment to jobsites.
• Load and unload construction equipment safely.
• Maintain communication with dispatch for instructions.

Skills

Lowboy experience hauling equipment

Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to load heavy machinery

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Valid CDL – Class A Driver's license

Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Driver's primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of a lowboy truck to load/unload, secure equipment to trailer, and transport equipment to and from various jobsites throughout Berks County.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 2+ years of Lowboy experience hauling equipment
• Experience with permit loads >80,000 pounds plus
• Loading and unloading construction equipment onto trailers and transporting it to various construction sites.
• Performing maintenance on equipment and working with a crew as necessary.
• Maintaining radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new locations.
• Keeping accurate records of materials and products transported, including logs and documentation. Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Actively promoting a safety-conscious culture and following all safety regulations and company policies.
• Performing minor servicing and maintenance of equipment and reporting any problems to the supervisor.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly condition of the truck and adhering to all company policies and procedures. The Lowboy Driver must possess a valid Class A CDL driver’s license with a clean record and be able to pass drug, alcohol, and background screening as required by DOT.
• Drug, alcohol, and background screening as required by DOT.
• Language skills to communicate clearly and effectively are also necessary.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid CDL – Class A Driver's license with a good driving record (License must be the State of residence)
• Clean Driving Record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Knowledge of DOT standards and requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip making sure truck is in safe conditions
• Maintains telephone contact with dispatch for instructions
• Maintains truck logs as required by the State, Federal, and Company policies and regulations
• Ability to load heavy pieces of machinery into the trailer, crawl under the machines to secure binder chains between machine & trailer. Make sure chains are tight & secure.
• Maintains the cleanliness and service ability of assigned truck

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Health Card)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance