Lowbed Driver

Job Description

Weaver Brothers Construction has an immediate opening for an experienced and reliable Class A CDL Driver with an active DOT Medical Card. We are a growing Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who has been in business for over 70 years building Highways and Roads throughout the State of New Hampshire. The Low-bed Driver loads, unloads, and transports various types of heavy equipment, and construction materials to/from our shop and various job sites throughout the state. During the hiring process you will be subject to a driving test and must pass a pre-employment drug test.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Operate Lowbed trailer safely and efficiently on public highways representing the company in a professional manner.
  • Report all equipment malfunctions to maintenance staff.
  • Strong desire to keep Truck and Trailer safe, well maintained and clean
  • Willingness and ability to operate or drive other construction vehicles/equipment (i.e., trailer dump, triaxle, water truck etc.) during downtime is required
  • Frequently work more than 40 hours per week with flexible work hours
  • Ability to operate equipment for loading and unloading with little or no supervision several times daily
  • Strap & Chain the load safely and securely

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years driving experience hauling oversized and overweight loads preferred.

Requirements

  • Class A CDL License with current DOT Medical Card
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Ability to clean and grease own truck
  • Reliable
  • Perform daily pre and post trip inspections
  • Keep accurate logs of deliveries and time worked
  • Safety conscience
  • Self-motivated
  • Must have reliable transportation to work
  • Exercise good time management skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a current DOT Medical Card.
  • Ability to safely climb up and on trucks and loads.
  • Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to properly secure cargo using chains and load binding devices on equipment

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary based on experience
  • Employee Health Insurance is paid 100% while working
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401K Program with 4% Company Match
  • Vacation – Year-Round employees only

Job Classification

  • Full-time, Seasonal (with the potential of becoming Year-Round)