Lowboy Driver

Main Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and/or truck tractors and trailers safely and efficiently on public highways and in off-road situations to deliver equipment and materials to job sites, vendor locations, and customer locations.
• Proactively report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
• Perform required administrative duties.
• Perform manual labor as assigned.
• Maintain company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor or dispatcher's direction.

Knowledge of

• State and Federal regulations regarding vehicle weights, rules of the road and hours of service.
• Local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Heavy trucks.
• Mechanical concepts.
• Basic operation of heavy equipment.
• Load Securement as per the North American Securement Standard.

Ability to

• Learn and follow HRI,Inc. Company policies and procedures.
• Properly and neatly maintain log books according to Federal DOT requirements.
• Properly and neatly complete required HRI,Inc. paperwork.
• Work with indirect supervision.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all HRI,Inc. plant & shop locations
• Use maps and other aids to assist with efficient hauling.

Qualifications:

• Must possess minimum valid Class A PA Commercial Driver's License for the state in which you reside with no air brake restrictions.
• Must meet company minimum standards for CDL drivers.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h).

Education:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience in a like CDL vehicle required or graduate and obtain a CDL Class A or through an approved CDL school.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to sit/drive/travel for extended periods of time.
• Constant (67‑100%) ‑ Ability to shift gears.
• Frequently (34‑66%) ‑ Ability to work in a shop or field environment with exposure to dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, extreme/inclement weather conditions and a variety of petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to safely climb up the bed ladder and on trucks.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to see and work with a minimum amount of light on night shift operations.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‑ Ability to shovel and use other tools.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‐ Ability to push a maximum force of 45 pounds.
• Occasionally (0‑33%) ‐ Ability to pull a maximum force of 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Choice of 2 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account Option
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Competitive Starting Rates
• And much more!