CDL/Rigger Hybrid Role

Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions in Tampa, FL, is seeking a CDL Driver / Rigger for local and regional moves of heavy equipment. You will operate heavy haul trucks, assist with rigging, and ensure loads are secured according to DOT standards.

The role emphasizes safety, ownership, and on-site teamwork. Primarily local work with nights at home; opportunity to grow with a growing, woman-owned business.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL license.
• Experience hauling heavy equipment and oversized loads.
• Strong knowledge of load securement practices.
• Willingness to work on active job sites.
• Physical ability to assist with rigging.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor‑trailers with manual transmissions for local routes.
• Rig and secure freight on various trailers.
• Load and unload cargo using forklifts or lifting equipment.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections per regulations.
• Drive safely on local routes and follow safety protocols.
• Assist in setup and dismantling of rigging equipment.
• Maintain delivery logs, inspection reports and load documentation.

Skills

CDL

Load securement

Safety mindset

Delivery experience

Team communication

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

CDL/Rigger Hybrid Role

Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions Tampa, Florida, United States

About this Position

About Sims HD Heavy Moving Solutions: SimsHD is a Tampa, Florida-based heavy hauling, rigging, and construction hoist company that transports, lifts, and places heavy, high value equipment across Florida.

Mission & Culture: We focus on safety, precision, ownership, and quality, guided by six core tenets that emphasize safety first, doing the job right, ownership, learning, brand pride, and strong people.

Duties

• Operate tractor‑trailers with manual transmissions for short daily trips within local routes
• Rig and secure freight on flatbed, refrigerated trailers, tanker trucks, dump trucks, roll‑off trucks, and other freight carriers
• Load and unload cargo efficiently using forklifts or other lifting equipment as needed
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations
• Safely drive route deliveries, adhering to all traffic laws and safety protocols
• Assist in the setup and dismantling of rigging equipment for freight handling
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, inspection reports, and load documentation

Experience

• Active and in good standing CDL
• Proven truck driving experience with a focus on commercial driving and route delivery
• Familiarity with operating manual transmission trucks and various trailer types including refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, dump truck, and roll‑off trucks
• Prior experience in load securing, freight handling, or rigging operations preferred
• Ability to operate forklifts or similar lifting machinery safely (certification is a plus)
• Strong understanding of safety regulations related to trucking and freight handling
• Delivery driver experience involving freight load and unload procedures highly desirable

What You'll Do

As a CDL Driver / Rigger, you will support both the transportation and field execution of specialized equipment moves, including operating CDL‑licensed heavy haul trucks, transporting oversized or specialized loads on local and regional routes, securing loads, assisting with rigging and equipment placement, participating in jobsite planning and safety meetings, working alongside rigging crews, inspecting and maintaining equipment, and following DOT, safety, and company operating standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid CDL License – Applications without CDL heavy haul experience will not be considered.
• Experience hauling heavy equipment or oversized loads
• Strong knowledge of load securement practices
• Ability and willingness to work on active job sites
• Physical ability to assist with rigging and equipment setup
• Strong safety mindset and professional work ethic

Preferred Experience

• Lowboy, step deck, or specialized trailers
• Industrial machinery moving or rigging
• Forklift operation
• Crane signaling or rigging certifications
• Construction or industrial job‑site environments
• RGN experience is a huge plus

We Hire Professionals Who

• Take ownership of their work
• Communicate clearly with their crew
• Understand that safety is non‑negotiable
• Show up prepared and dependable
• Take pride in doing difficult work the right way

Why Join SimsHD

• Work with a highly skilled industrial services team
• Opportunities to expand your skills through cross‑training
• Primarily local work – home most nights
• Be part of a growing company with a strong reputation
• Work for a certified woman‑owned business with a proud industry legacy

Pay Range

25 – 35 USD per hour (Tampa)