Winch Truck Driver

Southern Transport is hiring experienced Winch Truck Drivers to safely move heavy industrial and oilfield equipment across local and regional routes. This role is critical to supporting safe, efficient operations in the field while maintaining high standards for safety, professionalism, and equipment care. What You'll Do Operate winch trucks to transport heavy industrial, construction, and oilfield equipment Safely load and offload equipment using winch and hydraulic systems Secure loads using chains, binders, rigging, and blocking techniques Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment issues promptly Navigate active job sites and changing field conditions safely Maintain compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company safety standards Complete ELD logs, trip paperwork, and inspection documentation accurately Communicate effectively with dispatch, field crews, and customers What You Need to

Succeed Required:

Minimum 3 years of CDL driving experience in heavy haul, industrial, or oilfield transportation Prior winch truck experience Strong understanding of load securement and DOT compliance Ability to work outdoors and travel as operational needs require Safety-first mindset with dependable attendance and professionalism

Preferred:

Oilfield or heavy equipment hauling experience Hazmat endorsement Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills Oversize/overweight load securement experience Who Thrives Here People who succeed at Southern tend to: Take ownership of their work Show up ready to perform Solve problems instead of waiting for direction Value safety over shortcuts Respect the team and the job What You Get Competitive pay with consistent earning potential Weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match after 6 months Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding operation About Southern The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, freight brokerage, and fabrication, Southern offers employees the opportunity to build long-term careers inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Southern Transport is the foundation of the enterprise and an award-winning heavy haul carrier specializing in oversized and over-dimensional freight. With a modern fleet and experienced operators, the team supports large-scale infrastructure projects nationwide. Southern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road