Ideal Ready Mix Low Boy Operator and Mechanic

Company Description:

The Rasmussen Group is an Iowa-based company with over a century of heavy construction experience and expertise. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, The Rasmussen Group represents a variety of multi-faceted design-build heavy construction companies. With companies specializing in bridge construction, marine contracts, concrete and asphalt supply, paving, heavy hauling, dump trucks, crane operations, and fabricating steel, The Rasmussen Group can provide excellent, complete customer service with one phone call. Our companies ensures for an on-time, safe, professional build that will keep your project on budget and provide for its successful completion.

Job Description:

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Low Boy Driver with mechanic experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for low boy trailer operation, along with mechanical skills to perform basic maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and trucks as needed.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate a low boy trailer to transport oversized loads and heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, excavators, and other construction machinery, to and from job sites, construction sites, quarries or client locations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections of the low boy trailer and its equipment to ensure safety and roadworthiness.
• Secure heavy equipment properly on the trailer using chains, straps, and other securing devices according to DOT regulations.
• Drive defensively and adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while transporting equipment.
• Communicate effectively with Ideal RM team to coordinate pickups, deliveries, and routes.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and troubleshooting minor issues.
• Assist with loading and unloading heavy equipment, ensuring safe handling and proper placement on the trailer.
• Complete all required paperwork, including trip logs, delivery receipts, and inspection reports accurately and on time.
• Follow safety protocols for working around heavy equipment, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following lockout/tagout procedures.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or demonstrable equivalent.
• Must possess a Class A CDL with airbrakes and have the ability to obtain other endorsement.
• Previous experience driving over the road with flat bed/open bed preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Must consistently produce and efficient, accurate work product.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years in age or older. 
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing, medical exams, and physical agilities testing.
• Must pass D.O.T. required physical.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Must have a personal telephone or cell phone.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be capable of driving vehicles in off-road conditions for extended periods.
• Requires physical exertion, standing, walking, and/or climbing in various climates and ground conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, wind, and snow for extended lengths of time.
• Must withstand continuous exposures to wind, dust, fumes, and noxious odors.
• Must possess unrestricted mobility to twist, turn, bend, and lean in all directions, lookup, down and side to side without hesitation or discomfort.
• Except for conventional corrective aids, must possess normal eyesight, depth of perception, field of vision, normal hearing, quick reaction time, unimpaired eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Must possess the strength, mobility, agility, and balance to ascend access ladders and steps, and to maneuver on equipment and vehicles without assistance.
• Must repetitively climb and dismount from a high vehicle cab 50-times a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and carry 50 lbs multiple times per day.
• Must enter and exit trucks multiple times throughout the day in a safe manner.
• Skeletal, joint and muscle system must withstand continuous impact from driving activities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. 
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays