CDL Driver

MEI Rigging & Crating•Salisbury, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MEI Industrial Solutions is hiring a CDL Driver for its Salisbury, Massachusetts team. The role safely operates tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. Duties include completing vehicle inspections and electronic logs, handling and securing loads, tarping and tying down equipment, and loading and unloading. The position may also involve rigging or crating work and requires collaboration, flexibility, professionalism, and attention to safety and regulatory compliance. The Salisbury team supports projects including relocations, heavy equipment installations and removals, crane and concrete work, millwrighting, transportation, and storage. Travel may be required to transport equipment and crews to job sites. Per diem is provided for overnight stays outside the Salisbury, MA area. Typical hours are approximately 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, though schedules may vary based on project and customer needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with Airbrakes and combination endorsements.
At least two years of proven driving experience at the ACDL 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, hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
Ability to maintain a safety-focused, professional, and collaborative approach and comply with regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Rigging experience.

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 logs and required paperwork daily.
Handle, load, unload, secure, tarp, and tie down loads safely, adhering to hauling and safety requirements.
Use basic industrial equipment, including forklifts, and direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
Control heavy equipment movement through narrow openings or confined spaces.
Complete housekeeping duties in the assigned or project area as required.
Test rigging; attach loads; select rigging gear; and manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials.
Tilt, dip, turn, align, level, and anchor machinery as needed.
Fabricate, set up, repair, dismantle, and store rigging and related equipment and supporting structures.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.