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.

Mission

Main Responsibilities

Applies all safety guidelines linked to their activities including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment.
Transport Heavy Equipment Safely operate a Lowboy Truck and Trailer to transport oversized heavy construction equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and front-end loaders, Catepillar pavers, track pavers and other hydraulic driven equipment to various adverse job site locations.
Prepares for their work: works independently with the information concerning moving oversized and heavy equipment from jobsite to jobsite, transfer of vehicles to various construction sites, installs signage on truck per regulations, follows all applicapable DOT traffic rules for safe work.
Load and unload Equipment Efficiently ability to operate, load and unload construction equipment onto and from the trailer, ensuring proper securing and safety measures are followed.
Route Planning Plan and execute efficient transportation routes that comply with permit regulations for oversized loads, consdidering road conditions, height restrictions 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 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. Milk tanker experience a plus.

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. Able to load in adverse locations.

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

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

Lowboy Driver 1

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