Heavy Haul Driver

Heavy Haul Drivers

We are seeking heavy haul drivers for our client in Houston, TX. They will assist in the execution of engineered heavy transport, capable of setting up, operating, inspecting and performing basic maintenance on tractor units in accordance with HSE, business and quality standards, policies and procedures. Full time direct hire opportunity Strong compensation and benefits program (PTO, health, life, 401K)

Responsibilities

• Following typical company methods, assists in the building of trailers using basic hand tools to prepare for heavy hauling projects
• Ensures all components of the prime mover as a whole are in good working condition for the transport
• Troubleshoot any issues seen with the prime mover which do not conform to typical, approved company methods
• Is capable of reading and understanding hydraulic pneumatic air and electrical schematics
• Is capable of adjusting prime mover counter weights to ensure even distribution of weight across all axles, as per infrastructure regulations
• Reports to various work sites as directed by the dispatcher, operations manager, and/or transport supervisor on time and ready to operate equipment or perform assigned duties
• Is able to perform basic rigging responsibilities
• Independently position equipment in required/desired spots - with and without loads
• Assists with jacking, pumping, carriage, winch and weighing work before, during and after movement
• Correctly assesses and gives attention to space, obstacles present, correct securing of loads
• Follows all HSE standards, including never disabling any safety devices
• Has the basic knowledge of engineering drawings/sketches and is able to ensure that loads, loading methods, load securing and load transport comply with plan
• Is capable of performing and checking rigging and lashing done on the hydraulic trailers and the load to ensure that the move can be performed safely
• Ensures that all company, customers, provincial and federal safety requirements are met
• Completes all required paperwork and submits them to the supervisor/dispatch in a timely fashion
• Conduct all business in a professional, respectful manner

Qualifications

• Valid class 1 Driver's License
• 3-5 years class 1 driving experience
• Experience with equipment mobility, Winching and Hydraulic platform, 8-12 axle trailer
• Experience with doubles and triples
• Comfortable pulling RGN, step deck and other hydraulic trailers
• Ability to support OTR travel for extended periods of time