Rack Truck Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rack Truck Driver hauls equipment, materials, and supplies between Sargent's yards, shops, and active jobsites across New England, primarily Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The role runs a crane-equipped rack truck and as assigned, low-bed and other trailer combinations, including oversize and overweight loads. The driver loads, rigs, and secures, and delivers each load safely and on schedule, operates the knuckle boom crane and transported equipment for loading and unloading, and keeps the truck inspected, compliant, and road ready. Dispatch (North) will set the daily route and load priorities, coordinate directly with job superintendents and foremen at each delivery point for the Rack Truck Driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Hauling & Load Handling

• Haul equipment, materials, and supplies from origin to destination safely and on schedule, following the route and priorities set by Dispatch (North).
• Haul oversize and overweight equipment confidently and safely in all traffic conditions, in compliance with Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts permit requirements and route restrictions.
• Secure every load with blocking, chains, binders, and straps per DOT/FMCSA cargo securement rules.
• Operate the knuckle boom crane to load and unload materials, using proper rigging, load charts, and lift planning on every pick.
• Operate transported equipment, such as excavators, loaders, and rollers, to load and unload trailers.
• Maneuver the truck and trailer into loading and unloading positions on jobsites, yards, and roadways; tow a tag trailer when required.
• Check in with the on-site superintendent or foreman on arrival to confirm drop locations, timing, and site conditions.

Inspection, Compliance & Truck Care

• Complete and document daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, trailer, and crane, including safety systems, alarms, brakes, lights, and fluid levels.
• Take the truck out of service when any system essential to safe operation isn't working, and report needed truck, trailer, or crane repairs promptly to Dispatch (North) and the shop.
• Maintain hours-of-service records (ELD/logs) and required paperwork per state and federal DOT regulations.
• Fuel the truck, perform basic upkeep, and keep it clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Communicate clearly with Dispatch, jobsite crews, and other drivers by radio and phone.
• Operate other trucks and equipment as directed by Dispatch (North).
• Follow all Sargent, OSHA, and DOT safety requirements on every jobsite and roadway.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Represent the Company professionally in a friendly and personable manner.
• Stay up to date with regulations and requirements by attending training classes and seminars, etc.
• Promote and adhere to Sargent's Core Values

EDUCATION& EXPERIENCE:

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL Class A with Tanker and HazMat endorsements, a current DOT medical card, and a clean driving record.
• Experience hauling heavy equipment, including low-bed and oversize/overweight loads.
• Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays during construction season when asked.

Preferred

• NCCCO Articulating Crane Operator certification.
• Massachusetts Hoisting License.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
• Experience operating heavy equipment on construction sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA cargo securement and hours-of-service rules.
• Ability to pass a knuckle boom crane certification and operate the crane safely, including proper rigging and lifting of loads.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen.
• Working knowledge of construction materials and heavy civil jobsites.
• Must be reliable, extremely trustworthy and able to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This role is based in the truck cab and outdoors at yards, shops, jobsites, and roadsides throughout New England, year-round in all seasonal weather conditions, with regular exposure to heavy machinery, noise, dust, and highway and jobsite traffic. Requires the ability to climb on and off trucks, trailers, and equipment; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch, sometimes in tight spaces; and handle chains, binders, rigging, and materials (up to 50 lbs. regularly, more with mechanical or fellow employee-owner assistance). Requires 20/40 vision (with or without correction) and hearing adequate to recognize backup alarms and jobsite signals, and the ability to safely work shifts of up to 12 hours, with overtime, early starts, and Saturdays common during construction season.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 207-827-4435

Email: employment@sargent.us

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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