What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rigger/ Driver Helper position at Lawson Drayage Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are looking for experienced Riggers / Heavy Machinery Movers. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. Looking at candidates that have a general understanding of heavy equipment rigging, rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other equipment to move machinery.
Essential Duties to include :
- Must have high level of mechanical aptitude
- Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
- Valid driver's license with promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL
- Inspect and prepare loads to be moved
- Determine proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
- Select the appropriate rigging equipment and inspect before each use
- Prepare rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
- Load and unload semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
- Use proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
- Determine weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
- Uncrate materials using power tools
- Wrap, band, and pack equipment
- Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
- Break down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
- Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
- Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures
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