Heavy Hauler​/Equipment Transporter

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Altitude Energy is a growing powerline contractor specializing in transmission, distribution, substation construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We take pride in safely delivering high-quality work that powers communities throughout Colorado and surrounding areas.

We are seeking an experienced, safety-focused Heavy Hauler Driver / Equipment Transport Specialist to join our team. This is not a standard CDL driving position. We are looking for a professional who understands oversized and overweight transportation, heavy equipment loading and securement, permitting requirements, route planning, and the unique demands of hauling utility construction equipment.

If you have experience operating a manual transmission semi truck with a multi-axle lowboy configuration and take pride in moving equipment safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Fleet

Home office is located at 26400 I-76 Frontage Rd. Keenesburg, CO 80643

Fleet Director

The Heavy Hauler Driver / Equipment Transport Specialist is responsible for the safe transportation of utility construction equipment, heavy machinery, oversized loads, transformers, poles, reels, and project materials throughout Colorado, surrounding states, and other locations as assigned.

This position requires advanced knowledge of heavy-haul operations, DOT/FMCSA regulations, permit compliance, load securement, route planning, and equipment transportation. The successful candidate will regularly operate a manual transmission tractor paired with a 4-axle lowboy trailer utilizing a jeep and booster configuration and must be familiar with the operation, loading, permitting, axle distribution, and legal requirements associated with this setup.

Experience transporting loads exceeding 120,000 pounds gross vehicle weight is preferred.

The Heavy Hauler Driver plays a critical role in supporting construction operations, equipment logistics, storm response efforts, and fleet operations.

• Safely transport utility construction equipment, cranes, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, telehandlers, service trucks, trailers, transformers, poles, reels, and project materials.
• Operate a manual transmission tractor with a 4-axle lowboy trailer, including jeep and booster configurations.
• Load, unload, and secure equipment in accordance with DOT regulations, permit requirements, and company policies.
• Plan routes and verify permit requirements for oversized and overweight loads.
• Review bridge restrictions, route limitations, and travel restrictions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate permit acquisition and route planning for oversized and overweight loads.
• Conduct load securement using chains, binders, straps, blocking, cribbing, and other approved securement methods.
• Verify axle weights, load distribution, and equipment placement to ensure safe and legal transportation.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and daily inspections of trucks, trailers, securement equipment, and transported equipment.
• Maintain driver logs, permits, inspection reports, fuel records, daily vehicle reports, and other required documentation.
• Utilize Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and other transportation technology in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Accurately document hours of service, inspections, permits, and vehicle reports using electronic systems and mobile applications.
• Coordinate with project managers, field crews, dispatch personnel, and fleet staff to ensure timely equipment deliveries.
• Assist with equipment staging, yard organization, and fleet logistics activities.
• Operate construction equipment for loading and unloading purposes when qualified and authorized.
• Support emergency restoration and storm response operations, including extended work hours, overnight travel, and deployment to affected areas.
• Exercise stop-work authority whenever unsafe conditions exist.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, violations, equipment damage, and mechanical concerns.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance of assigned vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bucket Trucks
• Service Trucks
• Excavators
• Track Equipment
• Cranes
• Pole Trailers
• Utility Construction Equipment
• Transformers
• Utility Poles
• Construction Materials and Support Equipment