
Lowboy Operator
Walbec Group
Waukegan, IL
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
About Walbec Group
Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.
With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.
The Position
We're looking for a Lowboy Driver/Equipment Operator for the upcoming 2026 season responsible for splitting time between driving a tractor and trailer (lowboy or flat) to job sites to locate and relocate heavy equipment and materials, and operating various types of construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL w/ "N" endorsement, current Federal Medical card and satisfactory driving record.
- Minimum two (2) years of related tractor/trailer driving experience hauling large machinery and material loads.
- Minimum of three to five years of previous work experience in equipment operation.
- Experience with various types of heavy equipment (preferred).
- Some mechanical aptitude, training and/or experience (preferred).
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with others and a working knowledge of all FMCSA regulatory rules.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Must be punctual and dependable.
- Have the ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
- Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
- Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership may not be required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is able to assist in that process as needed.
- Competitive union wages and strong benefits
- Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits provided by our union partners. Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training on our Wlocated employee website portal for personal and professional development.
- Reliable, steady work across Southern Wisconsin
- On-the-job training from experienced crew members
- Supportive, family-focused work culture
- Opportunities to grow within the company
About the company
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Together Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management produce high-quality construction materials and deliver unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.
Our customers challenge us to deliver cost-effective, expert solutions to meet their infrastructure design, engineering, and construction needs. While we are often associated with state, municipal, and federal projects, many of our customers are commercial businesses.
The Walbec Group helps our team members, customers, and communities reach their destinations. Our combined strengths create a world-class organization that takes pride in working efficiently and safely to provide innovative, environmentally friendly solutions to the communities we live and work in.