CDL Driver/Rigger - Waller County, TX

LAWSON DRAYAGE, Inc; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Drayage, Inc. seeks skilled Riggers/Machinery Movers with a Class A license to join our growth in Texas. You will safely set up, load, and relocate heavy equipment as part of a team, communicating with dispatch and following safety rules.

Expect to work on-site with forklifts, cranes, and rigging gear, ensuring loads are secure and compliant. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CDL A, DOT medical card or ability to obtain, and forklift experience or certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL License and DOT medical card or ability to obtain.
• Clean MVR and accident history.
• Forklift experience or ability to certify.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with dispatch on job scope and tasks.
• Inspect tractors, trailers, and loads before/after trips.
• Select rigging gear and prepare equipment for loads.
• Load/unload trucks, secure loads with straps and chains.
• Set up, level, and position heavy machinery safely.
• Operate lifting equipment and ensure on-site safety.

Skills

Rigging

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Chains & slings

Ratchet straps

Job description

Lawson Drayage, Inc. is the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California, and Western Nevada. Since our founding in 1919, we've spent over a century safely moving all types of machinery and high-tech equipment, building lasting relationships with our customers along the way. Family owned and operated for over 100 years, we take pride in our quality of work and the culture we've built.

We're excited to announce that we're expanding into Waller County TX, and we're looking for motivated individuals to join us as we build our presence in this new market. If you're interested in getting in on the ground floor of a growing operation backed by a century of industry experience, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to see if you're a good fit for this exciting opportunity!

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Riggers/Machinery Movers with Class A licenses. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. You will be required to work in a team to safely receive, load and deliver the customers machinery. You will also be required to communicate with your team members and be compliant with state health and safety regulations. We are looking for candidates that have a general understanding of rigging and rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other rigging equipment to move machinery.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with dispatch regarding job scope and daily tasks
• Pre and post trip inspections of tractor and trailer.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved
• Determining proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
• Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
• Preparing rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
• Inspecting rigging equipment before each use.
• Loading and unloading semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
• Setting, aligning, and leveling heavy equipment machinery
• Using proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
• Determining weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
• Moving needed equipment to and from work areas
• Uncrating of materials using power tools
• Wrapping, banding, and packing equipment
• Moving floor covering and set up jobsites as needed
• Cleaning up work areas, return tools to appropriate location, and sweep/clean up debris
• Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
• Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
• Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures
• Arrive and clock in on time for each scheduled shift
• Clock out appropriately for each scheduled shift
• Provide status updates to dispatch during jobs
• Complete and maintain up to date safety training
• Behave professionally while working
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred but not required: Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
• Valid Class A CDL License and DOT medical card or ability to become licensed
• Acceptable MVR (motor vehicle record) and Accident History
• Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards
• Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and focus on solutions
• Driven, highly self-motivated, and safety conscientious
• Hands on experience with load tie-down and securement, including the use of ratchet straps, chains and binders to safely transport various types of cargo

Physical Requirements

• 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