Lowboy - Truck Driver

Blythe Construction Inc; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Job summary

Blythe Construction, Inc. is seeking a Lowboy - Truck Driver to safely load, secure and transport construction equipment between sites.

This hourly-rated skilled craft role requires a valid Class A CDL and current medical card, with multiple years of CMV hauling experience preferred. The position involves outdoor work on construction projects, adherence to FMCSA/DOT regulations, and coordination with Dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL license, including current medical card.
• A minimum of 3 years CMV-related driving experience required.
• Three to five years of industry experience hauling heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, secure and transport construction equipment safely.
• Safely operate tractor/trailer combinations per DOT regulations.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain communication with Dispatch and/or Supervisor regularly.
• Interpret dispatched routing for pickup/delivery of equipment.
• Work day or night shifts as required.

Skills

CDL Class A

Defensive driving

Load securement

Equipment loading/unloading

FMCSA regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class A CDL with medical card

Job description

The Lowboy - Truck Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. The Lowboy - Truck Driver’s primary function is to safely load, secure and transport construction equipment to be moved from one location to another.

Key Duties

• Hold valid Class “A” CDL license and driving record within MVR policy.
• Required to obtain and hold approved medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41), for duration of employment and in accordance with Class “A” CDL License requirements.
• Safe and Efficient operation of Tractor/Trailer combination; including airbreaks, in driving on public and private roadways.
• Drive Tractor-Trailer combination, in order to transport construction equipment to/from assigned location(s).
• Must have familiarity with the safe, basic operation of construction and/or paving equipment, in order to load onto trailer.
• Familiarity with applicable FMCSA and USDOT safety and operation regulations, including cargo/load securement.
• Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines
• Visually assess placement and securement of equipment, to ensure secured load, for safe transport.
• Perform pre/post-shift safety checks through visual inspection of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel indicators, as well as visual check for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.
• Ability to visually and physically inspect the mechanical, safety and operational components, for operating defects; including completion of Pre/Post trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report(s).
• During Operation, visually interpret vehicle indicator(s) for fluid levels including oil, water and fuel.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
• Verbally communicate, with Dispatch and/or Supervisor, on frequent basis.
• Interpret and Follow Dispatched Routing/Map(s), for pick up and/or delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor, immediately, if vehicle is in need of repair(s).
• Able to work day or night shifts as required
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

General.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL license, including current medical card.
• A minimum of (3) years CMV and/or other related Driving experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of industry related experience in hauling heavy equipment, preferred

Physical Demands.

• Frequent sitting and driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle; using hands, arms and legs/feet to safely maneuver and control the vehicle using a steering wheel, turn signal, horn, foot pedals and other operational controls.
• Periodic standing and walking on typically hard, level surfaces, to conduct visual assessments of secured equipment, including drop off areas and general vehicle walk-around inspections.
• Stepping up/down, approx. 2’, using access step(s) and three points of contact to access/egress to/from the vehicle cab and trailer, periodically throughout the day.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
• Periodic lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 25 lbs weight; including manual dexterity to handle securement chains, straps and tie downs.

Work Environment.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites or equipment shop such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & VisionInsurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USA

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Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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