Heavy Haul Specialist
Description
This job exists to ensure the safe and legal hauling of various equipment and supplies to support the power infrastructure during restoration, maintenance & construction activities. This position requires the incumbent to maintain a D.O.T. Medical Card and CDL Drivers License with Hazardous Materials, Doubles, Triples and Tanker endorsements.
Position also requires the incumbent to be on call 24 HRS per day, 7 days per week.
This position is responsible for the safe & legal transporting -Oversize/Overweight assets & equipment, escorting D.O.T. permitted loads, meeting with & coordinating jobs with Crane & Heavy Haul providers, evaluating job sites, performing route surveys, performing minor maintenance on equipment and performing equipment inspections. The position will also coordinate with Fleet for repairs and/or maintenance on equipment in a timely manner. The incumbent will meet with internal and external customers as required to support any & all aspects of Transportation Services.
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education
Experience
Experience working safe in potentially dangerous environments
Experience with heavy equipment and heavy hauling operations
Experience in identifying customer needs and providing superior service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to safely operate large tractor trailer combinations 13 axle or greater on public roadways
roadways in heavy congestion and/or extreme conditions
Proficiency in understanding and applying D.O.T. regulations
Understanding of mechanical & hydraulic principles
Excellent communications & interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain Company wide relationships and System focus
Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner and display personalaccountability for those decisions
Other Requirements
Maintain D.O.T. Medical Card
Maintain CDL with Hazmat, Double, Triples & Taker endorsements
Be on call 24/7 with overnight travel as needed
Drive highway tractor transporting oversize & overweight loads up to 300,000lbs
Drive support or escort vehicle
Perform route surveys
Coordinate with internal and external customers
Support all functions of the Transportation Department
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Supply Chain
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Calera
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Varnons Crew Hdqtrs - GSC 12 - 744 Highway 87 (744CALERA)
744 Highway 87
Calera, 35040
Req ID: APC2007210
