Heavy Equipment Transport Driver

Come join an amazing team of close to 900 employees dedicated to providing Excellence on Every Level!

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Class A CDL Lowboy Driver to join our team! The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating tractor-trailers with lowboy and removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers to safely transport heavy equipment, machinery, and materials to and from job sites.

This position requires a highly skilled driver who is comfortable loading, securing, transporting, and unloading oversized and heavy equipment while maintaining compliance with all DOT regulations and company safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers equipped with lowboy and removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers.
• Transport heavy construction, drilling, and industrial equipment between job sites, company facilities, and customer locations.
• Safely load, unload, and secure heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, drilling rigs, and other oversized machinery.
• Properly distribute loads and ensure compliance with weight restrictions, axle limits, and DOT cargo securement requirements.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Inspect chains, binders, straps, and other securement devices to ensure loads are properly secured.
• Safely operate hydraulic and mechanical detachable gooseneck trailer systems.
• Plan and follow designated routes, accounting for bridge clearances, weight restrictions, and oversize load requirements.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, and transportation documentation.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, project managers, and field personnel to coordinate equipment deliveries and pickups.
• Identify and report mechanical issues, equipment damage, and safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with equipment loading, unloading, and other transportation-related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and certified to operate manual transmission, airbrakes and tractor trailers.
• Must be able to drive and operate Interstate (Intrastate Only -is not sufficient)
• Valid Tanker (N) Endorsement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating a tractor-trailer with lowboy or removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers.
• OSHA, HAZWOPER and MSHA Training required (provided by Cascade); additional client required training, as needed
• Demonstrated experience transporting heavy construction, industrial, or drilling equipment.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, load securement standards, and safe transportation practices.
• Experience loading, securing, and unloading heavy equipment.
• Ability to safely maneuver large commercial vehicles in construction sites, tight spaces, and challenging terrain.
• Ability to complete required DOT inspections and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT medical and Federal driver qualifications and HAZWOPER medical certification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting drilling rigs, excavators, dozers, and other specialized heavy equipment.
• Experience hauling oversized or overweight loads requiring special permits.
• Familiarity with hydraulic detachable gooseneck and mechanical RGN trailer systems.
• Experience working in construction, environmental remediation, drilling, or heavy civil industries.
• Experience operating heavy equipment for loading and unloading purposes.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a dependable, experienced over the road (OTR) driver who takes pride in their work and makes safety a top priority. The successful candidate will be comfortable transporting high-value heavy equipment, navigating challenging job site conditions, and working independently while supporting our field operations.

If you have extensive lowboy/RGN hauling experience, a Class A CDL with the ability to operate a manual transmission and airbrakes, and a commitment to safe operations, we'd love to hear from you!

Cascade Environmental, LLC, and our subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cascade is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (425) 527-9700.

Who is Cascade?

From our roots as a Northwest regional drilling company, we have grown into a national, full-service environmental services company offering innovative solutions to our customers. We believe in excellence at every level and that includes hiring employees who are the best at what they do. We firmly believe our employees are the most critical component of our long-term success. At Cascade, we provide a career, not just a job.

Cascade's core purpose is to be the essential business partner that contributes to our clients' success and advancement in tackling even the most challenging environmental and geotechnical problems, to contribute to our industry and the betterment of our employee's careers and the communities we serve.

What does Cascade offer?

• Comprehensive training and flexible career paths
• Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
• Comprehensive Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance / Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Sick Leave / Holiday / Vacation Pay
• License Bonuses / Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Donation Match

We are proud to provide a full range of benefits programs that help our employees and their families plan for today and their future. The benefits we offer are competitive and allow flexibility and choice to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.

Who are you?

• Hard-working, talented, and career-minded
• Challenge-seeking
• Strong desire to contribute to a stable, diverse organization
• Work hard, play hard mindset
• Open to continued learning and development
• Collaborative, team player
• Customer service minded

To learn more about our exciting career opportunities at Cascade, check out our Careers site at http://www.cascade-env.com/careers.

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