CDL A Lowboy Truck Driver

Position Type:
Full Time (40+)

Pay Type:

Hourly/Salary Seasonal Work:
Yes or No Newport Construction Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships:
  Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

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, secure and transport construction equipment to be moved from one location to another.

• Hold valid Class "A" CDL license and driving record within MVR policy.
• Required to obtain and hold approved medical examiner's certificate (FMCSR part 391.41), for duration of employment and in accordance with Class "A" CDL License requirements.
• Safe and Efficient operation of Tractor/Trailer combination; including airbreaks, in driving on public and private roadways.
• Drive Tractor-Trailer combination, in order to transport construction equipment to/from assigned location(s).
• Must have familiarity with the safe, basic operation of construction and/or paving equipment, in order to load onto trailer.
• Familiarity with applicable FMCSA and USDOT safety and operation regulations, including cargo/load securement.
• Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines.
• Visually assess placement and securement of equipment, to ensure secured load, for safe transport.
• Perform pre/post-shift safety checks through visual inspection of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel indicators, as well as visual check for leaks and damage to vehicle before operation.
• Ability to visually and physically inspect the mechanical, safety and operational components, for operating defects; including completion of Pre/Post trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Report(s).
• During Operation, visually interpret vehicle indicator(s) for fluid levels including oil, water and fuel.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
• Verbally communicate, with Dispatch and/or Supervisor, on frequent basis.
• Interpret and Follow Dispatched Routing/Map(s), for pick up and/or delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor, immediately, if vehicle is in need of repair(s).
• Able to work day or night shifts as required
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

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

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Lowboy
- Truck Driver.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Class A CDL license, including current medical card.
• A minimum of (3) years CMV and/or other related Driving experience required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of industry related experience in hauling heavy equipment, preferred

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Lowboy
- Truck Driver to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting and driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle; using hands, arms and legs/feet to safely maneuver and control the vehicle using a steering wheel, turn signal, horn, foot pedals and other operational controls.
• Periodic standing and walking on typically hard, level surfaces, to conduct visual assessments of secured equipment, including drop off areas and general vehicle walk-around inspections.
• Stepping up/down, approx. 2', using access step(s) and three points of contact to access/egress to/from the vehicle cab and trailer, periodically throughout the day.
• Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision,…