Lowboy Driver - R2636

LOWBOY DRIVER- CDL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base.  At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV.  We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region.  If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The Class A CDL Lowboy Driver is responsible for safely transporting and operating semi-trucks with a lowboy trailer throughout the Maryland – DC – VA region to deliver equipment to various job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Safely operate construction and paving equipment and a variety of vehicles once certified, including proper loading, unloading, securing, and transport of equipment and materials to and from job sites in compliance with company policies, DOT permitting limits, FMCSA cargo securement regulations, and equipment manufacturer guidelines,
•    Perform required pre- and post-trip inspections; inspect, clean, and perform minor equipment maintenance or repairs using hand tools, and promptly report equipment issues, incidents, or malfunctions to supervisors and dispatch,
•    Read and interpret equipment operator manuals; calculate truck and trailer weights to ensure compliance with applicable regulations,
•    Provide hands-on support to crews as needed, work safely on uneven terrain, assist in training new or less-experienced equipment operators, and consistently wear required PPE and proper work attire,
•    Maintain flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and perform additional duties as assigned,
•    May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
•    Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Must have a valid Class A CDL,

Must have Class 7B DC Operators License,

Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a lowboy,

Must possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience loading/unloading equipment on/off a lowboy,

High School Diploma or GED required,

Must have a clean driving record,

Applicants must be able to operate Manual Transmission vehicles,

Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

Working Conditions:

•    Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday,
•    Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, and twist, throughout the workday,
•    This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces,
•    This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the constant use of hands and arms,
•    This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (e.g., glasses, contact lenses),
•    Performing strenuous work for extended periods in varying temperatures, humidity, wind, and other inclement               weather conditions,
•    Work may be performed in environments with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and  moving equipment.

*Note: This position is considered Safety-Sensitive, and therefore subject to various schedule and unscheduled screenings for controlled substances.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.