What are the responsibilities and job description for the LOWBOY DRIVER -- Weekly Pay, Competitive Pay & Benefits position at Reeve-Knight Construction?
Title: LOWBOY DRIVER
Location: Columbia, SC
Company: Reeves Construction Company
Mission:
Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an experienced Lowboy Driver for the Piedmont region based out of Columbia, SC. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
Main Responsibilities & Duties:
Must operate truck equipped with a dump body to transport and dump loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, coal, and bituminous paving materials, or a lowboy trailer for transporting equipment.
Must have skills to conduct pre-trip inspection checklist on equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
Must be able to handle paperwork concerning Department of Transportation regulations, freight weigh bills, fuel tickets and load tickets.
Must be able to carry out detailed instructions, take directions to job sites, but also must be able to use good judgement in decision-making and be able to work without direct supervision.
Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in traffic situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
Must be experienced with the operation of all types of heavy equipment to be able to load and off-load on lowboy.
Must be experienced in the Department of Transportation rules and regulations for transporting heavy equipment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Class A Commercial Driver's License (No endorsements are required).
Must be able to drive a manual transmission (Required).
All drivers are required to be Department of Transportation certified.
All drivers must have a valid D.O.T. physical examination with proof in the form of a wallet card and a letter-sized form, both signed by a medical examiner. This physical examination will also serve as a requirement for commercial driver's license in any class.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Product and Service Group Discount Programs
Eligible for annual performance bonus program
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
Local
Regional
Work Days:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
How much experience do you have in hauling heavy equipment, specifically asphalt pavigng equipment such as rollers, pavers, etc.?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Heavy Highway / Road Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Lowboy: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Columbia, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road