Truck Driver - Heavy Equipment Hauler

About Us

North Star Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

North Star Energy Solutions, LLC. is hiring! The Heavy Haul Driver is responsible for safely transporting heavy equipment, oversized loads, construction materials, and utility construction assets to and from job sites, yards, vendors, and project locations. The role supports field operations by ensuring equipment is delivered on time, properly secured, and in compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, permit requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local transportation laws.

• Safely operate heavy haul trucks, lowboys, flatbeds, step decks, RGN trailers, andother tractor-trailer combinations as assigned.
• Transport heavy construction and utility equipment such as excavators, dozers, backhoes, trenchers, digger derricks, bucket trucks, cable pullers, reel trailers, cranes, skid steers, loaders, and other specialized assets.
• Load, unload, chain, bind, flag, and secure equipment and materials in accordance with company standards, DOT regulations, and proper load securement practices.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, equipment,load securement, tires, lights, brakes, hydraulics, and safety equipment.
• Verify load weights, dimensions, route restrictions, permits, escort requirements,and delivery instructions before transport.
• Plan and follow safe routes for oversized or overweight loads, including awareness of bridge limits, height clearances, road restrictions, traffic conditions, and weather impacts.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, fuel records, bills of lading,delivery tickets, permits, and other required transportation documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, fleet leadership, project managers,foremen, mechanics, vendors, and job site personnel regarding pickup and delivery status.
• Report equipment defects, safety concerns, incidents, delays, route issues, or maintenance needs immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with basic equipment movement, yard organization, trailer staging, and general fleet support duties as needed.
• Follow all company safety rules, customer site requirements, OSHA expectations,and utility construction worksite procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional truck and trailer while representing the company in a safe and courteous manner.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean and acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating commercial tractor-trailers; heavy haul or equipment transport experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, hours-of-service rules, vehicle inspection requirements, and load securement standards.
• Experience loading, unloading, chaining, binding, and transporting heavy equipment safely.
• Ability to read and understand permits, route plans, maps, GPS instructions,delivery paperwork, and basic equipment information.
• Ability to safely operate manual and automatic transmission trucks as required bythe fleet.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with DOT and company requirements.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and overtime as project needs require.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, communication skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience in utility construction, electrical transmission, distribution, gas,telecom, substation, foundation, or civil construction environments.
• Experience operating lowboy, RGN, extendable, multi-axle, pole, reel, flatbed, stepdeck, or specialized utility trailers.
• Experience hauling oversized or overweight loads and working with route permit sand escort requirements.
• Familiarity with construction equipment…