Heavy Haul Lowbed Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Truck Driver operates any combination of vehicles with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. The Truck Driver moves construction materials, equipment, and waste materials to and from job sites and within job sites. This position spreads materials on rough or graded surfaces. When operating a truck with a low boy trailer, the Truck Driver is responsible for loading and unloading the equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a high level of safety on the job site, off the job site and on all public roads, by observing applicable laws and regulations of appropriate jurisdictions and Brubacher rules and procedures. Includes turning in required documents in a timely manner (i.e. drivers’ log for hours of service, stone tickets and/or any other documents/reports that may be required). Also, maintain their driver logs on a daily basis through an ELD (electronic logging device) and ensuring they are correct.
• Ensures that safety and emergency equipment is in good working order by doing pre and post trips.
• Required to know start up and shut down procedures of heavy equipment and movement of attachments as well as proper procedures for safely securing the equipment on the low boy trailer.
• Operates vehicle with complete control in all directions including backing truck and trailer into confined spaces and on rough or soft surfaces. Maintains safe speed for the current driving conditions.
• Secures the loaded fill or stone material by tarping each load.
• Knows the height and the capacity of the truck and gear mechanisms.
• Attaches or detaches ancillary parts and equipment to vehicles.
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment with low boy trailers. Observes start up and shut down procedures of such equipment and is capable of operating attachments.
• Must be observant of traffic on and off the road; observes the position of people, structures and equipment on the work site and is extremely careful to avoid injury or damage.
• Communicates with drivers, supervisors, operators, and laborers about the alignment/adjustment of material using hand signals.
• Observes and is alert to driving hazards on and off the road. Adjusts driving for various conditions such as fog, rain, snow, ice and extreme heat and cold.
• Understands and practices accident prevention procedures.
• Follows appropriate DOT regulations for hazardous materials.
• Keeps vehicles and equipment clean.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Class A CDL required.
• One to two years of experience is preferred.