Owner/Operator Driver Jobs

Normal Work Hours / Days: Any

Summary:

Responsible to transport abnormal freight and cargo from pickup to delivery location (to include but not limited to modules and equipment).

Essential Functions:

• Load and unload various equipment from delivery truck
• Drive / transport equipment, supplies and materials to and from job sites
• Obtain permits for oversize loads
• Always maintain driving logbook
• Monitor and secure all equipment while loading, unloading and in-route

Other Tasks:

• Assist other shop and operations staff as requested
• Load and unload various equipment and machines from or to delivery truck
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee Pilot Car Operators, while on duty

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably able to perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver license and medical card
• Fluidly drive and haul industrial trucks and various construction equipment of extreme weight
• Three years of job-related experience
• Must be able to operate and field repair hydraulic trailers

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate information in writing so others will understand
• Ability to meet delivery schedule with dependability and consistency
• Ability to ensure that safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Ability to assess and record written data and information
• Ability to operate a commercial truck
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Knowledge of load permits and state and federal truck driving regulations
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
• Knowledge of and ability to safely secure loads for transport
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others
• Ability to drive construction equipment for axle loading and unloading purposes
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Physical Requirements:

Ability to frequently lift and move at least 75lbs and climb on and off loads. Ability to sit and drive for long periods.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the equipment yard and at project sites with moderate to loud noise levels. Much work time is spent on the road driving to and from pick-up and delivery sites, including night driving. Must be able to work in the outdoors in extreme cold as well as adverse arctic weather conditions for extended periods of time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.