Rigger/Driver Helper - Waller County

Lawson Drayage Inc•Brookshire, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawson Drayage, Inc. is expanding into Waller County, TX, and is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. The company, founded in 1919, is a well-established machinery moving and high-tech handling company with a long history of safe and quality work. This is an opportunity to join a growing operation backed by a century of industry experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
High level of mechanical aptitude
Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
Valid driver’s license
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
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
Must be able to work at heights
Must be able to work in noisy environments

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
Promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL

Responsibilities

Set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment
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