Lowboy Driver

Company: Dobbs Equipment
Location: Savannah
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary of Primary Functions: Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Truck Driver. This individual would operate a drop deck lowboy hauling construction and forestry equipment. This position would also be responsible for obtaining all permits and be knowledgeable for all DOC laws and regulations. This job description does not include a complete listing of all the duties and functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign other duties or projects as necessary. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. (Other duties may be assigned) • Must be able to load, and unload construction and forestry equipment that operates, and at times does not operate correctly. • Must have the knowledge and skills to properly secure the equipment. • Must have the knowledge to properly flagging wide loads. • Must have the knowledge to maintain an electronic log book. • Must have complete knowledge in all DOT rules, regulations, and oversize permits. • Must properly maintain the lowboy truck and trailer. • Efficient documentation of mileage to be charged on each haul. • Must maintain move orders for hauls to be completed. Qualification: The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Valid CDL Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record. • Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation. • Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures • Ability to operate heavy equipment safely. Education, Skill, and/or Experience Requirements: • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred). • Proficient knowledge of drop deck lowboy and laws/regulations. • Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products. • Forklift Certification (preferred). • Ability to communicate effectively. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate. • Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime). • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. • Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box. • Bilingual a plus. Work Environment: While performing the functions of this job, the employee regularly works in a service shop setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to: • Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc. • Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers. • Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs. • Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment • Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection. • The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision. • The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels. We’re an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment related decisions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Notice to Applicants: We participate in E-Verify in the United States. Drug Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Notice. Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer.

Keywords: Dobbs Equipment, Mount Pleasant , Lowboy Driver, Engineering , Savannah, South Carolina