CDL Driver/Rigger - Hayward, CA

Rigger/Machinery Mover

Lawson Drayage, Inc. serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California and Western Nevada. Since our inception in 1919, we have clocked countless hours moving all types of machines and high-tech equipment. We pride ourselves on our quality of work and value the relationships with our customers. We offer an outgoing and rewarding work environment with new experiences every day. Our company has been family owned and operated for 100 years! Reach out to see if you're a good fit in this exciting industry!

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Riggers/Machinery Movers with Class A licenses. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. 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. This is a UNION shop with great benefits and pension.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with dispatch regarding job scope and daily tasks
• Pre and post trip inspections of tractor and trailer.
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred but not required: Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
• Valid Class A CDL License and DOT medical card or ability to become licensed
• Acceptable MVR (motor vehicle record) and Accident History
• Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
• Good work history
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
• Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and focus on solutions
• Driven, highly self-motivated, and safety conscientious
• Hands on experience with load tie-down and securement, including the use of ratchet straps, chains and binders to safely transport various types of cargo

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
• Must be able to work at heights
• Must be able to work in noisy environments

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Teamster Local 70 Union

Schedule

• Home daily
• Monday to Friday

Trucking Driver Type

• Company driver

Trucking Route

• Local

License/Certification

• CDL A (Required)