Job Description

Scott Bridge Company, Inc.\'s roots date back to 1933 when Mr. I. J. Scott (Jud) and two partners formed Scott Construction Company in Thomasville, Georgia, constructing many highways, airports, bridges, and dams in the Southeast. Mr. Scott left this firm in 1957 and formed his own company, The Scott Company, in Opelika, Alabama, his home. The Scott Company incorporated in 1965 as Scott Bridge Company with I. J. Scott and his son, I. J. Scott, Jr. Also in 1965 Mr. Gerard Swarthout came to the company, became company president, and retired in 1987.

Scott Bridge Company has been a member of the Alabama Road Builders since 1947, and became known as a river bridge contractor, completing many projects on the Warrior, Alabama, Coosa, Tennessee, and Chattahoochee Rivers.

Currently Mr. I. J. Scott\'s grandsons, I. J. Scott, III (Ike), President, William Scott, Vice President and David Scott, Board Member, own and continue to further the principles and traditions of their father and grandfather before them.

Position Summary

This position is accountable for a wide array of equipment operations, including but not limited to: Road tractor, lowboy/detach trailers, and drop deck trailers with a primary focus on heavy haul lowboy operation. Incumbents provide all jobsites with logistical support to ship and receive materials and equipment necessary to conduct building operations.

Responsibilities

*Operates road tractors with a variety of trailers including drop deck, extendable drop deck, lowboy with or without attachments such as jeep and/or stinger.

*Responsible for moving equipment and supplies from the shop location to and from construction sites, as well as from jobsite to jobsite.

*Performs daily inspections for each vehicle or piece of equipment operated for safety and operational integrity.

*Assists in loading and unloading of any materials and/or equipment.

*Safely navigates on the highway with a variety of loads including oversize, overweight, and/or over height permitted loads.

*Performs simple vehicle maintenance such as filling fluids, greasing, changing lights, etc.

*Complies with all FMCSA guidelines with regards to hours of operation, proper cargo securement.

Requirements

*Class A Commercial Driver\'s license with a minimum of 5 years experience in the safe operation of a class A commercial motor vehicle. Also, endorsements for hazardous materials and double and triples are required.

*Must have a driving record deemed acceptable by company guidelines. Understand and be able to safety operate a commercial motor vehicle with a variety of trailers.

*Have a working knowledge of DOT regulations with regards to hours of service, proper load securement, etc.

*Must also be aware of and follow all corporate safety rules regarding vehicle operation and transportation.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Profit Sharing
• LTD
• Group Life Insurance Offered
• Supplemental Insurance and Cafeteria Plans
• Company Sponsored training offered regularly
• Vacation and Sick Pay

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