Heavy Equipment Transportation Specialist

Quanta Services • Spring, TX

27d

About The Position

Mercer Technical Services (MTS), a Quanta Services Company, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Transportation Specialist that is experienced in all areas of transporting heavy construction equipment (Dozers, Excavators, Wheel loaders, Graders, etc.). This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with an established and growing company. This role is key to planning, scheduling, and executing heavy haul shipments while ensuring compliance with permits, routing, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organization skills, and understands the complexity of moving oversized loads.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Yellow Iron logistics, dispatch, or transportation coordination.
• Strong knowledge of over-dimensional permitting, routing, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in TMS (Transportation Management Systems), Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Turvo.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge within the FMSCA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch, schedule, and manage drivers for pickup and deliveries of shipments
• Coordinate and schedule heavy haul and over-dimensional shipments locally and across the US.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, dispatch, and permit departments to ensure seamless execution.
• Prepare and manage required documentation including permits, route surveys, and load sheets.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve any delays or issues.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, provincial/state, and company safety regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, clients, vendors, and drivers.
• Optimize routing and equipment utilization for efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Benefits

• As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees