Lowboy Driver

Mission

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com.

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. 

Main Responsibilities

• Applies the safety guidelines linked to their activities including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Transport Heavy Equipment  Safely operatoe a lowboy truck and trailer to transport oversized heavy construction equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and fron-end loaders, to various job sites
• Prepares for their work: works independently with the analysis of the information concerning moving oversized and heavy equipment from jobsite to jobsite, transfer of vehicles to various construction site, installs signage on truck follows all applicapable DOT  traffic rules for safe work.
• Load and unload Equipment Efficiently load and unload construction equipment onto and from the trailer, ensuring proper securing and safety measures are followed.
• Route Planing  Plan and execute transportation routes that comply with permit regulations for oversized loads, consdidering road conditions and traffic.
• General Labor Assist with manual labor tasks as needed, including securing loads and performing minor maintenance on equipment.
• Takes care of the proper adjustment of their equipment and vehicles before operating them.
• Carries out the work, operating the vehicles according to the prerogatives of the required authorizations and ensuring safety.
• Carries out work based on precise directives from their hierarchy.
• Maintains vehicles: clearing and verification of vehicles after use, carries out standard upkeep (minor repairs) in observance of the company’s environmental guidelines and the regulations,  notifies their manager in the event of anomalies. 

Qualifications

CDL License  Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.

Experience  Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in truck driving, specifically with lowboy trailers and heavy equipment.

Physical Fitness  Ability to perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading heavy equipment.

Communication Skills  Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and supervisors.

Working Conditions

Varied Shifts  Must be available to work varied shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Weather Condiditons  Willingness to work in diverse weather conditions and environments

Team Environment  Work as part of a team, assisting co-workers and supervisors with various tasks.