Rigger/Driver Helper - Hayward, CA
Lawson Drayage Inc•Hayward, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Lawson Drayage is seeking experienced Riggers/Heavy Machinery Movers to join their team. The role involves the safe setup, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have a general understanding of heavy equipment rigging, rigging equipment (chains, binders, ratchet straps), and the operation of various moving equipment such as forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, and hoists.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
- Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
- Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
- Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
Responsibilities
- Must have high level of mechanical aptitude
- Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
- Valid driver’s license with promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL
- Inspect and prepare loads to be moved
- Determine proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
- Select the appropriate rigging equipment and inspect before each use
- Prepare rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
- Load and unload semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
- Use proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
- Determine weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
- Uncrate materials using power tools
- Wrap, band, and pack equipment
- Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
- Break down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
- Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
- Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Commercial Driving School Reimbursement
- Teamster Local 70 Union
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
