Operate transportation equipment for pick-up and delivery of machinery to jobsites. Operate trucks with lowboy double drop or flip tail trailers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate, load, and unload equipment to be hauled.
Ensure that all loads are properly prepared, loaded and secured before the vehicle proceeds from each site. Personally check and inspect the load. Perform a thorough check of the truck before and after each stop.
Properly secure any loose timbers and ramps with chains when in transit. Personally remove and put away chains or straps when unloading. Prepare before and stow away after each trip, the vehicle, trailer, and all auxiliary equipment such as chains, straps, blocks, and gear.
Comply with all DOT, State and local traffic and highway laws, rules, and regulations. Safely operate all equipment in compliance with all legal weight and load size limits.
Take pictures of all machines before and after transport.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain company equipment by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, etc on truck and equipment before starting. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily or as needed, equipment should be kept clean and maintained. Report hauling equipment operation trouble to management immediately.
Keep driver’s license and required CDL and all endorsements current. Notify supervisor of any driver license problems within one day.
Ensure all required paperwork is properly completed within applicable time deadlines.
As requested by management, employees must be willing to work extra hours and days up to the limit permissible DOT limits.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming that is aligned with company policy.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.
Attendance that meets or exceeds all company standards and requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Clean, current driving and safety record for the past 12 months.
Must have current valid Class A CDL with no restrictions.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.