Lowboy Operator

The Plote Family of Companies is a fine example of the American dream realized through over 60 years of hard work, sacrifice and a deep understanding of the value of focused individual effort, performed in concert, to achieve the goal of entrepreneurial success. At Plote we bring expertise, quality, depth of resources, and cutting-edge equipment and technology together to deliver exceptional services in excavation, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete paving, civil heavy engineering, sustainable materials, commercial development, environmental services, and snow removal.

Primary Function: The Lowboy Driver/Operator is responsible for transporting heavy machinery, equipment, and materials to and from job sites using a Lowboy trailer. This role requires expertise in operating a variety of equipment, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of goods, and maintaining the lowboy truck and trailer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate lowboy trucks and trailers to transport heavy equipment and materials to job sites.
• Ensure that loads are secured properly and comply with safety regulations and company standards.
• Plan and follow the IDOT permit required routes, considering load size, weight, and road conditions.
• Load and unload equipment and materials using appropriate techniques and equipment, including winches and ramps.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the lowboy truck and trailer.
• Maintain accurate logs of transportation activities, including vehicle inspection reports and delivery records.
• Communicate effectively and take explicit directions from Dispatch, clients and job site personnel to coordinate deliveries and pickups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A CDL Driver’s License required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience hauling heavy equipment with lowboy detachable trailers and flatbed trailers.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe operating techniques of equipment being operated-loaded/unloaded
• An emphasis on safety in both driving and loading/unloading is required.
• Ability to climb into equipment being loaded and unloaded.
• Instrumentation and warning devices of the equipment operating.

Working Conditions

☒ Must have a valid driver’s license

☒ Able to work extended hours when necessary.

☒ Read and understand applicable policies while having the ability to see and hear properly for safety precautions.

☒ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use basic hand tools, power tools, to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

☒ Required to walk, climbing and/or balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

☒ The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

☒ Exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and heavy equipment vehicles.

☒ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

☒ Working safely in close proximity of heavy equipment and on and off-road trucks.

☒ Regularly required to talk or hear, working within standard office environment.

Why Plote

At Plote we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, retirement savings to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

Plote has a fast-paced and dynamic environment where team members are committed to excellence and proud to be part of a growing and successful construction company.

BEFORE ALL ELSE, SAFETY FIRST.

Plote Construction, Northern Illinois’ premier Excavating, Asphalt Paving and Concrete Contractor, is committed to conducting construction operations in the safest manner possible. With an industry leading safety record, and a robust safety program. At Plote you’ll find a deep commitment and dedication to safety and team members’ wellbeing.

Plote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Plote will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Trucking Driver Type:

• Company driver

Trucking Route:

• Local

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you hauling heavy equipment with lowboy detachable trailers and flatbed trailers?

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (Required)

Work Location: In person