Truck Driver - Lowboy - Drop Deck

Absolute Group IA; Granger (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Insurance

Employee stock ownership plan—enrol. 1

Life, Medical, Vision and Dental

Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness

401k enrollment options

Family-focused environment

Company-sponsored outings and events

Job summary

Absolute Group IA is seeking a Lowboy Drop Deck Truck Driver to comply with safety and DOT regulations, drive a truck, deliver equipment, and maintain equipment. The role may involve in-state travel and occasional overnight stays for construction projects.

Requirements include a Class A CDL (manual) with no restrictions, at least 1 year hauling oversized loads, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL (manual transmission) with no restrictions.
• At least 1 year operating experience hauling oversized loads and construction equipment.
• Clean driving record.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Daily inspections of truck and trailer and daily required maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Experience securing heavy loads with chains and binders.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with safety and DOT regulations; drive a truck, deliver equipment, and maintain equipment.
• In-state travel and overnight stays may be required for some projects.

Skills

Class A CDL (manual)

Oversized loads experience

Clean driving record

DOT/state regulations knowledge

Truck and trailer daily inspections

Heavy loads securing with chains/bind-

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Work ethic and positive attitude

Job description

Lowboy Drop Deck Truck Driver will be responsible for complying with safety and DOT regulations, driving a truck, delivering equipment, and maintaining equipment. Complies with and adheres to DOT vehicle regulations, traffic laws and ensures safe loading, unloading, and hauling of equipment and supplies at their destination.

On occasion, construction projects may require in-state travel and overnight stays.

Job Requirements

• At least one year of operating experience hauling oversized loads and construction equipment.
• Class A CDL (manual transmission) with no restrictions.
• Clean driving record.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Daily inspections of their truck and trailer and daily required maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Experience securing heavy loads with chains and binders.
• Additionally, all candidates must have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

The Absolute Group Difference

The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.

Hard Work Pays Off

When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:

• Competitive pay
• Health Insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan—enrollment after one year of service
• Life, Medical, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness insurance coverage
• 401k enrollment options
• Family-focused environment
• Company-sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.