Job Description
Company Overview
Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide — and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture.
Position Overview We are looking for a skilled Lowboy Truck Driver to join our team! This role is responsible for transporting heavy equipment to job sites throughout the Western United States using lowboy tractor trailers. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while representing ARI in the field. This position plays a key role in supporting our operations by ensuring that equipment is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all DOT regulations and company procedures.
If you take pride in safe driving, professional service, and being part of a hardworking team, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation - Wage Range :$35-$40+ per hour depending on experience.
- Benefits: Generous benefits package including per diem, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay and more.
Schedule & Travel - Work Schedule: Full-time, with variable hours based on delivery schedules and operational needs
- Travel: Occasional overnight travel is required throughout the Western United States.
Job Requirements/Qualifications - Experience: Minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience hauling oversized and heavy construction or mining equipment using lowboy or specialized trailers. Experience must include load securement, route planning for wide/over-dimensional loads, and safe navigation through varied terrains and traffic conditions.
- Travel: Occasional overnight travel away from home is required for this position.
- Driver License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME): Strongly preferred prior to start date. Candidates without their HAZMAT Endorsement must be willing and eligible to obtain it as a condition of employment.
- ATF clearance: Must pass a background check through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in compliance with federal explosive handling regulations.
- Drug Test and Physical Screening: Pre-employment drug test and physical required. We conduct random drug tests and post-accident testing. ARI maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.
Additional Skills Required - Values-Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement.
- Safety-First Mindset: Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and public safety, following FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, MSHA and company protocols at all times.
- Professionalism: Represents ARI with a positive attitude and clear communication while interacting with team members, customers, and the public.
- Situational Awareness: Maintains alertness and sound judgment when transporting oversized and heavy loads through varied terrain and traffic conditions.
- Independence: Works well without direct supervision, reliably managing time, documentation, and routes.
- Adaptability: Adjusts to changing job conditions, weather, and scheduling needs while maintaining productivity.
- Attention to Detail: Thoroughly inspects equipment, secures loads properly, and completes all documentation accurately.
- Team Oriented: Willing to assist and coordinate with other departments to ensure job completion and load readiness.
Job Responsibilities - Heavy Equipment Transport: Safely and efficiently operates lowboy tractor trailers to deliver heavy equipment to job sites across the Western United States.
- Equipment Inspections: Conducts daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer, reporting any maintenance issues or safety concerns.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensures cargo is loaded and secured properly, following all state and federal safety regulations.
- Documentation: Accurately completes logs, bills of lading, permits, and related paperwork.
- Route Planning: Plans and follows efficient routes, considering road conditions, load limits, and Hours of Service regulations.
- Coordination & Communication: Works closely with the Product Support team to arrange permits, escorts, flaggers, and other transport requirements.
- Additional Duties: Performs any and all duties to support our Transfer and Operations teams.
Safety - Safety commitment: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
Benefits - Company Phone We provide Truck Drivers with iPhones or a monthly cell phone allowance for phone calls, emails, text messaging and mobile time keeping.
- Fuel Card and Credit Card We provide Truck Drivers with fuel cards and credit cards for company expenses.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.
- Vision Insurance We pay 100% of employee premiums
- Dental Insurance We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
- Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services to help work through both personal and professional issues.
- 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.
- Company Paid Lodging When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.
ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.
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