What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Driver / Rigger position at Lawson Drayage Inc?
Drivers / Riggers / Machinery Movers must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. As a Driver / Rigger / Machinery Mover, you will be required to work in a team to safely receive, load and deliver the customers machinery. You will also be required to communicate with your team members and be compliant with state health and safety regulations. We are looking for candidates that have a general understanding of rigging and rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other rigging equipment to move machinery. We offer training / certification on all aspects of the job and are looking for employees to further their knowledge and skill level with our fleet of late model trucks and equipment. These skills are preferred, but not required, as we believe on the job training is the most effective way to learn the trade.
Essential Functions
- Communicate with dispatch regarding job scope and daily tasks
- Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved
- Determining proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
- Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
- Preparing rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
- Inspecting rigging equipment before each use.
- Loading and unloading semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
- Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery
- Using proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
- Determining weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
- Moving needed equipment to and from work areas
- Uncrating of materials using power tools
- Wrapping, banding, and packing equipment
- Moving floor covering and set up jobsites as needed
- Cleaning up work areas, return tools to appropriate location, and sweep / clean up debris
- Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
- Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
- Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
- Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures
- Arrive and clock in on time for each scheduled shift
- Clock out appropriately for each scheduled shift
- Provide status updates to dispatch during jobs
- Complete and maintain up to date safety training
- Behave professionally while working
- Perform other duties as assigned
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