CDL Driver

About the Role

CDL Drivers must safely drive tractor and trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. This role involves safe handling and securement of loads during loading and unloading, rigging or crating work, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Drivers must remain positive, flexible, and professional while working collaboratively or independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Drive safely under DOT regulations using tractor & trailer rigs (flatbed, SD, RGN, dry van) to transport equipment to job sites.
• Perform electronic logging.
• Handle, secure, tarp, tie-down, load, and unload equipment safely.
• Adhere to safety requirements when hauling loads.
• Operate forklifts and other industrial equipment with basic knowledge.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through confined spaces.
• Complete required paperwork daily.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned or project areas.
• Test rigging for safety and reliability.
• Attach loads to rigging using hand and power tools.
• Select rigging gear (cables, pulleys, winches) based on load weights and work schedules.
• Use multi-point suspension techniques to maneuver loads over, under, or around obstacles.
• Install ground rigging, attach chokers to logs, and align/anchor machinery.
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
• Manipulate rigging lines and hoists to support materials (e.g., heavy equipment, ships, theatrical sets).
• Attach pulleys and blocks to overhead structures (beams, ceilings, gin pole booms).
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Perform other assigned job responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with Airbrakes and combination endorsements.
• Minimum two (2) years of proven driving experience at the ACDL level.
• Minimum three (3) years of proven experience or comparable field experience, preferably in the construction service industry.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment (forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts).
• Experienced knowledge of load securement and safe hauling practices.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools, hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Rigging experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms, legs, and whole-body movement (e.g., sitting for long periods, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping).
• Handle materials up to 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to fumes, outdoor weather conditions, and noise from machinery or within a maintenance shop.
• Frequent exposure to large machines, chains, binders, and tarps.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain top-of-mind awareness for safety of self and others on the job site.
• Work effectively in a high-functioning team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in work and the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Deliver the quality service customers expect.