CDL Driver

MEI Rigging & Crating•Southbridge, MA

About The Position

CDL Drivers safely operate tractor-trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. The role involves handling, loading, unloading, securing, and tarping loads, and may also include rigging or crating work. Drivers must work professionally and flexibly, independently and collaboratively, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The position also includes daily paperwork and housekeeping, as well as other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL with airbrake 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, as well as hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, and to maintain a positive, flexible, and professional approach.
Ability to perform physical activities including prolonged sitting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
Maintain safety awareness for oneself and others at the job site.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Nice To Haves

Rigging experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Drive tractor-trailer rigs safely and in accordance with DOT regulations to transport equipment to job sites.
Operate flatbed, SD, RGN, and dry van trailers, and use electronic logging.
Handle, load, unload, secure, tarp, and tie down equipment and other loads; follow safe hauling practices.
Apply basic knowledge of industrial equipment and forklift operation.
Signal or verbally direct workers involved in hoisting and moving loads to help protect workers and materials.
Control the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces.
Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment, including forklifts and passenger vehicles.
Complete required paperwork daily.
Perform housekeeping in assigned or project areas daily or as required.
Test rigging for safety and reliability; attach loads to rigging and select appropriate gear based on load, site, and schedule.
Use chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment to control heavy equipment; maneuver 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, supports, 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 machines and processes using control mechanisms or direct physical activity, excluding computers and vehicles.
Work effectively in a team and perform other assigned responsibilities.