CDL Driver/Rigger - Hayward, CA

Lawson Drayage Inc•Hayward, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawson Drayage, Inc. is seeking experienced Riggers/Machinery Movers with Class A licenses to join their team. The company is the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California, and Western Nevada, with a history dating back to 1919. They offer a rewarding work environment with new experiences daily and have been family-owned and operated for 100 years. This is a UNION shop with great benefits and pension.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
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

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience

Responsibilities

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