Heavy Hauling Driver
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About the Role
Iron Yellow, LLC is looking for an experienced Heavy Hauling Driver to join our team. In this role, you'll operate a Class A semi tractor with air brakes, pulling a hydraulic tail (hydra-tail) trailer with a gross combination weight of more than 80,000 pounds. You'll safely transport heavy machinery, equipment, and materials to and from job sites, customer locations, and our facilities.
What You'll Do
- Operate a semi tractor with air brakes and an open-deck hydra-tail trailer with up to six axles.
- Use the trailer's hydraulic tail to safely load and unload equipment, and haul oversize and overweight loads, including machines weighing up to 60,000 pounds.
- Secure all cargo in compliance with FMCSA regulations and company safety standards.
- Operate construction equipment as needed to load and unload it safely.
- Navigate safely through heavy traffic, congested city areas, and tight job sites.
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and report any defects on the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Receive dispatches and report load status using company-provided electronic devices.
- Keep accurate electronic logs (ELD) in line with state and federal hours-of-service rules.
- Stay in regular contact with your supervisor or dispatcher about delivery instructions and schedule changes.
- Work directly with customers and vendors professionally and courteously.
- Keep customer and company information confidential.