CDL Driver/Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

CDL Drivers safely operate tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. The role also involves rigging or crating work, including safely handling and securing loads while loading and unloading equipment. The CDL Driver/Rigger must remain positive, flexible, and professional, work collaboratively and independently toward stated goals, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position includes operating a range of trailers and equipment, completing daily trip inspections and paperwork, and performing rigging tasks such as preparing, testing, setting up, repairing, and dismantling rigging equipment. The employee is expected to maintain a safe and orderly work area and provide quality service to MEI customers. This description summarizes the type and level of work and is not an exhaustive list; MEI may change or modify duties as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with air brake and combination endorsements.
At least two years of proven CDL-level driving experience.
At least three years of proven experience or comparable field experience, preferably in the construction service industry.
Basic knowledge of operating equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and mobile platform lifts.
Experienced knowledge of load securement and safe hauling practices.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, as well as hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work effectively in a high-functioning team environment.
Ability to handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintain awareness of the safety of oneself and others at the job site.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism; take pride in work and the company; communicate openly; and strive for peak performance.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Drive tractor-trailer rigs safely and in compliance with DOT regulations to transport equipment to job sites.
Operate flatbed, SD, RGN, and dry van trailers.
Use electronic logging systems.
Safely handle, secure, tarp, tie down, load, and unload equipment and other loads.
Follow safety requirements when hauling loads.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Control heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment, including forklifts.
Complete required paperwork daily.
Complete housekeeping duties in the assigned or project area daily or as required.
Test rigging for safety and reliability.
Attach loads to rigging using hand and power tools to support or prepare them for movement.
Select rigging gear, such as cables, pulleys, and winches, based on load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Move suspended loads around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
Install ground rigging for yarding lines and attach chokers to logs and lines.
Align, level, and anchor machinery.
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
Operate 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 using bolts and clamps.
Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Operate machines and processes using control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
Work effectively in a team environment and independently as needed.
Maintain a safety-focused, professional approach and deliver the quality of service expected by MEI customers.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.