Class A Driver
AASAP Construction Co., Inc. needs an experienced heavy haul lowboy driver to haul company owned equipment from jobsite to jobsite. Requires 3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean record.
MUST BE ABLE TO LOAD AND UNLOAD OVER SIZED EQUIPMENT PER DOT REGULATIONS. AASAP is based in Conway, SC, and while we work predominantly in the Carolinas, we perform short term projects all through the Southeast and Midwest US, some overnight travel is required many times per year moving our equipment from point a to point b. Starting pay $30 per hour, lots of overtime, plus per diem, plus motels. Great job for the right individual who is drug free, experienced, and not afraid of hard work and long hours. Paid vacation, paid sick days, company provided health insurance after a 6 month probationary period. Qualified applicants should call our office at 843-397-5701 for further information.
Key Duties
- Requires 3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean record
- Driving record within MVR policy guidelines
- Must have familiarity with the safe operation of construction equipment
- Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of heavy construction equipment. Excavators, Cranes, Wheel Loaders
- Able to work day or night shifts as required
- Knowledge of all USDOT & FMCSA safety regulations
- Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicle prior to operation
- Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
- Experience with airbrakes and standard transmission
- Drive truck equipped with different trailer combinations
- Maintain completed pre trip DVIR
- Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines
- Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations
- Required to carry a current medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41)
- Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
- Able to safety drive a gooseneck lowboy, Landoll style stepdeck and/or other commercial vehicles as required within driver license guidelines and with the required drivers license endorsements
- Performing routine maintenance on trucks and trailers (changing oil, greasing truck and trailer, etc) as needed.
Qualification Requirements
- 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.
- Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Truck Driver – Lowboy. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) years of industry related experience in hauling heavy equipment is required for this position.
- Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Truck Driver – Lowboy to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
- Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and carry at least 30 pounds personally.
- Manual dexterity to secure cargo utilizing chains and load binding devices on equipment
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
- Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Truck Driver – Lowboy encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
- Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
- Work involves close proximity to high traffic areas , both in and out of construction zones
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
AASAP Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits - Hourly Craft
- Medical Insurance following a probationary period (50% employer paid after 90 days, 100% employer paid after 180 days).
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time Holiday Pay on select holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Trucking Driver Type:
Experience:
- Commercial Driving: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
