What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Operator - CDL A position at Cranemasters?
Description
Responsible for loading, unloading and safe transportation of equipment and / or materials to / from job site, operation of equipment at job site (if qualified) and providing assistance in one or more of the following : rerailing operations, maintenance / repair of railroad cars, load adjust / transfer activities and track maintenance / repair / new builds.
Ensures that all activities are carried out in a safe, effective, professional, and efficient manner so as to protect employees and the assets of the Company.
Essential Functions :
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
- Drives tractor-trailer to / from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported. Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads / equipment are accurate.
- Upon arrival at job site, participates in discussions related to the days' work plan in to ensure safety / efficiency in carrying out daily work assignment. Actively participates in daily safety briefing.
- Moves, stages, loads / unloads materials / equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust / transfer, and / or track maintenance / repair / new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment / materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.
- Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of cranes and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies / procedures while following all safety rules / regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.
- Operates equipment (cranes, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance / repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
- Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, electrical tools and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
- Continuously monitors equipment / vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.
- Perform and document minor service on equipment / vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager / Foreman for repair.
- Participates in disassembly / loading of cranes and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.
- Upon return to home base restocks vehicles / equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.
- Flexible / work-ready to perform tasks for other departments / divisions as may be required to meet business needs and customer expectations.
- Follows all required safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains vehicles / equipment and work area ensuring that they are cleared of debris / trash, tools and equipment are organized and that the work area / vehicle / equipment present the level of quality and craftsmanship expected of Cranemasters' team members.
Required Travel : Yes; Frequent / extended overnight travel
Required Skills and Experience :
