Lowboy Driver/Side Dump Driver

Halme Construction, Inc. (HCI) is a family-owned business that set its roots in the Spokane area in 1992. The foundation of our success has been our accountability to high standards in project safety, quality, and productivity as well as our expectation for successful relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and the public. HCI's commitment to our values developed a culture of Family, Innovation, and Professionalism. Our passion for staying local has driven us to continuously open new doors to allow our team an extended market in the Spokane region. Using this platform, we have successfully built numerous projects for repeat customers over the years. Our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable our communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over 30 years of experience, Halme has the resources, capacity, and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale, and complexity.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Infrastructure division and build innovative projects in the transit and transportation sectors, such as roads, highways/freeways, bridges, interchanges, LRTs, BRTs, and airports. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities. 

About the Role 

Lowboy Driver/Side Dump Driver is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. A Lowboy ‘s primary function is to safely load and secure equipment to be moved from one location to another as well as driving other trucks in the fleet when not needed in the lowboy. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

Key Duties

• Fleet Management and dispatch 
• Valid Class “A” CDL license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must be familiar with the safe operation of construction equipment
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of construction equipment
• Able to workday or night shifts as required
• Knowledge of all USDOT & FMCSA safety regulations
• Perform daily safety checks of fluid levels on oil, water, fuel and inspections for leaks and damage to vehicles prior to operation
• Responsible for notifying supervisor if vehicle needs to be repaired
• Experience with airbrakes and standard transmission
• Drive truck equipped with different trailer combinations
• Maintain completed pre and post trip DVIR
• Ability to calculate weights of equipment with truck/trailer combo to stay within DOT permitting restrictions and guidelines
• Knowledge of FMCSA cargo securement rules and regulations
•  Required to carry a current medical examiners certificate (FMCSR part 391.41)
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Able to safely drive a water tanker, flat bed and/or other commercial vehicles as required within driver license guidelines and with the required driver’s license endorsements

Qualification Requirements 

• Education and Experience.  This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Truck Driver – Lowboy. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.  Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees. Three (3) to five (5) years of industry-related experience in hauling heavy equipment is required for this position.
• Dispatching and hired haul cordination exspiriance.

As a Truck Driver – Lowboy at HCI, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well independently in problem solving situations.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.