Rigger/Driver Helper - Hayward, CA

Lawson Drayage IncHayward, 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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