CDL Driver

Sulekha.com New Media Pvt Ltd; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Drayage in Hayward, CA seeks a CDL Driver/Rigger to join our team. This role blends driving with rigging and machinery moving to load, transport, and relocate heavy equipment.

You will work with a crew, perform inspections, operate lifting equipment, and ensure safety and efficiency on every job. A valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card are required, with a strong safety mindset and dependable work ethic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Acceptable MVR and accident history.
• Ability to load and secure loads with proper rigging.
• Experience with rigging equipment and moving heavy machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatch on scope and status.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors and trailers.
• Inspect and prepare loads for safe transport and relocation.
• Determine methods for lifting and moving equipment.
• Select and inspect rigging equipment and secure loads.
• Set and level heavy machinery and equipment.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and equipment.
• Work effectively with on-site teams and customers.

Skills

Communication

Safety-focused

Dependable

Mechanically inclined

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Class A CDL

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

CDL Driver Job Description

Lawson Drayage is looking for a CDL Driver/Rigger to join our Hayward team. This position combines commercial driving with hands-on rigging and machinery moving. You will work as part of a team to safely load, transport, unload, set, and relocate customers' machinery and heavy equipment.

What We're Looking For: Someone who has a valid Class A CDL, is dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable with the hands-on rigging and machinery-moving side of the position. This is not strictly a driving role, and candidates should be comfortable working as part of a crew both on and off the truck.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with dispatch regarding job scope, daily assignments, and job status.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors and trailers.
• Inspect and prepare loads for safe transportation and relocation.
• Determine proper methods for lifting and moving equipment.
• Select, prepare, and inspect appropriate rigging equipment.
• Load and unload semi-trucks, including properly strapping, tying down, and securing loads.
• Set, align, and level heavy machinery and equipment.
• Safely work with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts, and other rigging equipment.
• Determine equipment weights and identify centers of gravity for items being lifted.Move equipment and materials to and from work areas.
• Uncrate materials using power tools and wrap, band, and pack equipment as needed.
• Assist with jobsite setup, including floor protection and equipment staging.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and return tools and equipment to their appropriate locations.
• Communicate professionally with customers and rigging, construction, engineering, and other on-site teams.
• Break down and inspect rigging equipment after use.
• Inspect equipment and report necessary repairs or remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Follow company and applicable safety procedures.
• Complete and maintain required safety training.
• Maintain professional conduct while working at Lawson and customer locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and accident history.
• Hands-on experience with load tie-down and securement, including ratchet straps, chains, and binders.
• Forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
• Ability to navigate basic computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions.
• Good work history and demonstrated dependability.
• Ability to problem solve and focus on solutions.
• Safety-conscious and self-motivated.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as part of the team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
• Familiarity with the logistics or machinery-moving industry.
• Experience working with rigging equipment, including chains, binders, ratchet straps, forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, and hoists.