Low Boy Truck Driver

Overview

Pro-Pave, Inc. is a recognized leader in the DC Metro area, providing asphalt and concrete services in the most challenging conditions and under the most demanding schedules. We have earned an industry-wide reputation for consistently delivering exceptional services on projects ranging from localized repairs for property managers to roadways and national landmarks including the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. Our focus is on quality work and unparalleled customer service, and our outstanding performance has been awarded by the construction community.

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 and secure equipment to be moved from one location to another. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of construction and paving equipment
• Able to work day or night shifts as required
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle prior to operation
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
• Drive truck equipped with different trailer combinations
• Maintain completed pre and post trip DVIR
• Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Able to safety drive a water tanker, flat bed and/or other commercial vehicles as required within driver s license guidelines and with the required driver s license endorsements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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.

• Valid Class A CDL license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must have familiarity with the safe operation of construction and/or paving equipment
• Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations
• Required to carry a current medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41)
• Knowledge of all USDOT & FMCSA safety regulations
• Experience with airbrakes and standard transmission

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly  
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly 
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally 
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly 
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally 
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly 
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly 
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally 
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally 
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly 
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Constantly 

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly 
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally 
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally 
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally 

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally 
• High temperatures: Occasionally 
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally 
• Noisy environments: Occasionally 
• Hazardous conditions: Occasionally 
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally 
• Office environment: Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.