CDL Driver/Rigger -Garland Texas

About the role

CDL Drivers must be able to safely drive tractor and trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. May also be involved with rigging or crating work. This role requires safe handling and securement of loads while loading and unloading of equipment. Drivers must remain positive, flexible, and professional and can work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on a daily basis.
• Drive safely and under DOT regulations using tractor & trailer rigs to transport equipment to job sites; experience with flatbed, step-deck (SD), removable gooseneck (RGN), and dry van trailers.
• Use electronic logging devices.
• Perform safe handling of loads, including securing loads, tarping, tie-down, loading and unloading equipment.
• Adhere to safety requirements when hauling loads.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of industrial equipment and forklift operation.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
• Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment such as forklifts and passenger vehicles.
• Work well in a team environment with a degree of creativity and latitude.
• Complete required paperwork daily and perform housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area as required.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability; attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select rigging gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines.
• Align, level, and anchor machinery.
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess valid Class A CDL with Air brakes and combination endorsements.
• Minimum two (2) years proven driving experience at CDL level.
• Minimum three (3) years proven experience or comparable field preferably within the construction service industry.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.
• Experienced knowledge of load securement and safe hauling practices.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment; hand, power and pneumatic tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Perform general physical activities requiring considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.