CDL Driver / Rigger 1

MEI; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy transportation services is seeking a CDL qualified driver to join its rigging team. The candidate will operate vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations while managing heavy loads. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, within a supportive team environment. Ideal for those with experience in the construction service industry, this position is critical for maintaining operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription insurance

HSA, Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and clean MVR required.
• Two years of driving experience at CDL level.
• One year of industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely under DOT regulations to transport equipment.
• Signal and direct workers to ensure safety.
• Perform rigging and load management tasks.

Skills

Safe handling of loads

Rigging techniques

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent

Rigging and Signal Person Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Drives safely and under DOT regulations tractor & trailer rigs to transport equipment and crews to job sites.
• Requires safe handling of loads, securement of loads, loading and unloading of equipment.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
• Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and / or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Knowledgeable in alignment, leveling, and anchoring of machinery.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
• Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
• Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, scissor lifts, tractor trailers, telehandlers, aerial boom lifts, etc.
• Understand and follow policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment (Forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.)
• Experienced knowledge of load securing and safe hauling practices
• Ability to use tape measure; hand, power and pneumatic tools.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid Class A CDL and clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Minimum two (2) years driving experience at CDL level with Van and Flatbeds
• Minimum one (1) year industrial experience or comparable experience within the construction service industry.

Preferred Qualifications :

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• Rigging and Signal Person Certification
• CPR Certification
• Heavy haul experience
• RGN Trailers

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions :

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements :

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment and in all climates. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Company Benefits Include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program.