CDL Driver - Conyers

MEI Rigging & Crating•Conyers, GA

About The Position

CDL Drivers safely operate tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. The position involves safe loading, unloading, handling, and securement of loads, as well as electronic logging and required paperwork. Drivers may also perform rigging or crating work and must remain positive, flexible, and professional while working collaboratively or independently to meet goals and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires safe hauling practices, familiarity with multiple trailer types, and basic knowledge of industrial equipment and forklift operation. The driver may direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads and help control heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces. The position also includes daily housekeeping and other assigned responsibilities. The work requires considerable physical activity, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials up to 50 pounds, and using hand, power, pneumatic, and precision measuring tools. Employees are expected to maintain strong safety awareness, honesty, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to quality service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with air brakes and combination endorsements.
At least 2 years of proven driving experience at the CDL level.
At least 3 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 handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
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.
Operate flatbed, SD, RGN, and dry van trailers.
Complete electronic logging and required paperwork daily.
Safely handle, load, unload, secure, tarp, and tie down equipment and other loads.
Adhere to safety requirements when hauling loads.
Use basic knowledge of industrial equipment and operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
Test rigging for safety and reliability.
Attach loads to rigging using hand and power tools, and select rigging gear according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Use chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment to control heavy equipment movement through narrow openings or 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.
Complete housekeeping duties in assigned or project areas daily or as required.
Work effectively in a team environment and perform other assigned responsibilities.