Rental Transport Driver

Wyoming Machinery Company•Cheyenne, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rental Transport Driver is responsible for the safe and legal transportation of heavy equipment. This role involves coordinating with various authorities for permits, operating trucks and trailers, loading and unloading equipment, and performing basic maintenance. The driver will also assist with yard duties and snow removal as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Commercial driver's license required (driving record must meet company insurance standards; driving record is reviewed annually).
Knowledge and understanding of laws for equipment transport.
Experience in transport driving and winching.
Good verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of proper signaling to a crane operator how to load and unload.
Able to pass physical exams and drug and alcohol testing for D.O.T. certification.
Able to operate/use a forklift, hand tools, Chains and boomers, Wide load signs, Self-issuing permits, Electronic Log Book, Maintenance records of truck, Shipping documents, Tractor and trailer, and Rigging equipment for crane.
Able to mechanically maintain and inspect the truck and trailer.
Able to operate heavy equipment.
Knowledge of permit issuance.
Attended driving school.

Responsibilities

Make arrangements with State Highway Patrol, over weight load division, Port of Entry, and utility companies for equipment being hauled.
Correctly fill out self-issuing permits and turn in copies to the Wyoming Machinery Payables Clerk.
Operate the truck and trailer correctly and safely, loading or unloading, obeying all traffic laws.
Provide task training on the equipment being delivered.
Coordinate loads with flag cars.
Inspect and maintain the truck and trailer in good mechanical condition and report deficiencies for scheduled maintenance.
Load and unload all types of heavy equipment onto the transport truck and trailer.
Wash truck and trailer.
Keep current on all load restrictions on roads within the state regulated by the Wyoming Highway Department.
Assist in rigging loads for crane operators.
Use a forklift to offload or load equipment.
Maintain MSHA training for transporting equipment to mine sites.
Assist the Yard Coordinator in their duties or take over duties when not present.
Plow snow in parking areas.
Fill out shipping documents.
Comply with all driver’s logs, both electronic and paper.