Lowboy Driver

Tapani Inc. performs heavy civil, site construction, and structural concrete services throughout the Pacific Northwest. With approximately 500 employees either managing projects in the field or providing support from an office or shop, we recognize that it’s people who make a difference. Every position is important to the success of an organization. All our employees are valued and encouraged to grow in their careers and participate in the future of the company.

A Low-boy Driver is responsible for the delivery of equipment to a destination safely and in a timely manner. Duties consist mainly of moving equipment between job sites and the Tapani yard.

• Mobilize equipment using low-boys
• Ensure all of the right permits and correct paperwork have been acquired before making a move
• Ensure all items on the truck bed are secure
• Make sure all loads are legal
• Understand weight restrictions on routes
• Assist Equipment Dispatcher in deciding best routes for permits
• Ensure driving laws are adhered to
• Do standard maintenance checks on the truck
• Assist with piloting oversize loads
• Helping keep the yard organized when returning loads back to the shop
• Moderate degree of complexity:
  • Moving oversize loads through traffic and narrow city streets and narrow county roads.
  • Determination of time frames when mobilizing oversize loads between restrictions.
  • Tracking hours on duty.
• Making decisions when it comes to cancelling a move due to restrictions/ on duty hours
• Communicating with others within the organization.

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related working experience
• CDL training consisting of 40 hours of classroom and 120 hours of field
• 80 to 100 hours of Tapani training with a professional driver
• Class A CDL required with fifth wheel endorsement and minimal restrictions.
• A good understanding of safely securing difficult loads
• Have a good knowledge of road systems in Washington and Oregon
• A competent driver with large loads
• Communication between co-workers.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 100lbs.
• Ability to carry 80lbs.
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to work as a team
• Independent judgment/action
• Decision making skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to present/teach, mentor and train

• The working environment for this position will be mainly operating a truck and the field and facilities yard.
• Working hours typically range between the hours of 7am to 5pm. Earlier starting times and longer days are typical throughout the busier seasons.
• Extensive travel
• Occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and climbing
• Frequent sitting, bending, reaching, repetitive motions of feet and hands/wrists, hearing, and talking

• Pay: $27.70 - $41.54 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include:
  Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match

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