CDL Driver/Rigger

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC•Morrisville, PA

About The Position

The CDL Driver/Rigger safely operates tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. The role includes conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, electronic logging, loading and unloading equipment, securing and tarping loads, and completing required paperwork. Drivers work with flatbed, SD, RGN, and dry van trailers and may also perform rigging, crating, and machinery-moving tasks. The position supports projects in the Morrisville, Pennsylvania area, primarily in the pharmaceutical and heavy industrial industries. Travel may be available based on project needs but is not mandatory; per diem is provided for work-related overnight travel. Work hours vary according to project requirements and customer needs. The role requires safe, professional, flexible, and collaborative work, both independently and as part of a team, while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes and combination endorsements.
At least two years of proven driving experience at the CDL level.
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 perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Maintain safety awareness for oneself and everyone at the job site.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Safely drive tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites.
Use electronic logging and complete required daily paperwork.
Handle, load, unload, secure, tarp, and tie down loads safely.
Adhere to safety requirements when hauling loads.
Apply basic knowledge of industrial equipment and forklift operation.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to help ensure the safety of workers and materials.
Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
Work effectively in a team environment and independently as needed.
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, including cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Use chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment to move heavy equipment through confined spaces.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver 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.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps.
Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment and control machines and processes.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.