Shire Jobs

Job Title: Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Department/Division: Shop/Operations

Direct Manager: Equipment Manager

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Summary: Drive and coordinate the transport of construction equipment and materials between the shop and

various construction sites, handling both routine and complex transportation tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Operate tractor-trailer, flatbed, step deck, and lowboy trailers safely and according to applicable state

and federal transportation laws.

• Transport all equipment and materials in a safe and timely manner over the required route, obeying all

traffic laws and observing safety regulations.

• Familiarity with the operation of various types of heavy construction equipment for loading/unloading

operations and to perform self-loading tasks.

• Secure equipment and materials onto trucks and ensure state and federal guidelines for safe transport

and vehicle capabilities are met.

• Assist in the assembly/disassembly of large equipment (cranes, excavators, etc.).

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and trailers to ensure the safe transportation of

equipment and materials.

• Complete DOT-required drivers logs and other documentation requirements in an accurate and timely

manner.

• Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

• Maintain company vehicles and trailers, reporting damage or faulty equipment promptly.

• Communicates and reinforces the company vision, values, and goals.

• Performs additional assignments as directed by the Equipment Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Current Class A CDL Driver’s License is required.

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial driving experience with a driving record deemed acceptable by the

company.

• Experience in hauling heavy equipment and materials, including lowboy hauling.

• Maintain all required certifications by DOT, OSHA, and company safety programs.

• Knowledge of truck mechanics.

• Effective communication skills.

• Good working knowledge of DOT regulations, truck gross and axle weight regulations, and permit loads.

• Pass DOT physical and background and drug testing as required by federal/state requirements.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently independently.

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.

Direct Reports: None