Low Boy Truck Driver

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.

• 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
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of construction and paving equipment
• Able to work day or night shifts as required
• Knowledge of all USDOT & FMCSA safety regulations
• 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
• Experience with airbrakes and standard transmission
• 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
• Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations
• Required to carry a current medical examiner’s certificate (FMCSR part 391.41)
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Able to safely 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

• Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record
• 2+ years of experience operating commercial trucks, preferably with lowboy/flatbed equipment hauling
• Experience loading, unloading, and securing heavy equipment (e.g., pavers, rollers, excavators)
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, load securement, and oversize/overweight hauling requirements
• Ability to obtain and manage necessary permits for oversized loads (or willingness to learn)
• Skilled in equipment tie‑down procedures, chains, binders, and safety protocols
• Comfortable operating in construction environments, including tight job sites and uneven terrain
• Basic mechanical knowledge to perform pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections and identify maintenance issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, and occasional weekends
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with dispatch, crews, and project teams
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

• 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

• 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

• Low temperatures:
  Occasionally
• High temperatures:
  Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
  Occasionally
• Noisy environments:
  Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions:
  Occasiona…