Transportation Specialist/Lowboy Driver - Wakefield, VA

ISA Certified Arborist; Wakefield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts is hiring a Lowboy Driver in Wakefield, VA. The role requires a Class A CDL and offers an estimated hourly pay of $23 to $28. Travel is required.

Responsibilities include operating a lowboy trailer with wide, heavy, tall loads, performing pre/post-trip inspections, securing loads, and obtaining permits. A background check and drug screen are required. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Experience operating lowboy trailers.

Responsibilities

• Operate lowboy trailer with wide, heavy, and tall loads.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Secure and load equipment safely for transport.
• Obtain load, trip, and weight permits as needed.
• Follow safety procedures during transport.

Skills

CDL

DOT compliance

Vehicle inspection

Load securing

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Transportation Specialist/Lowboy Driver - Wakefield, VA

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $28 USD
  This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Xylem Tree Experts is hiring a Lowboy Driver. Class A CDL is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Experience operating lowboy trailer with wide, heavy, and tall loads.
• Meets all federal DOT requirements.
• Performs inspections before and after trips to guarantee equipment is secure.
• Operate equipment for loading, unloading, and securing.
• Follows proper safety procedures to transport equipment.
• Responsible for obtaining load, trip, and weight permits

Education and Experience

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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Travel Required

Yes . Regular travel is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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