Heavy Haul Driver

Crane Service Inc; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Haul Driver to join our team. You will work with escorts and OTR dispatch, hauling oversize loads on hydraulic transporters and trailers, with wind energy components experience a plus.

The Driver loads/unloads, assists with job planning, and ensures safe operation of equipment. You will perform tailgate maintenance activities, coordinate with project managers and adhere to FMCSA/OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of consistent safe driving history as a full-time driver.
• Class A CDL; doubles/triples endorsements preferred.
• Able to pass DOT Medical Physical and hold a valid medical certificate.
• Knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA and oversize regulations.
• Able to understand and apply established procedures.
• Able to speak, read and write English.
• Able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Using heavy hauling equipment, drives trucks hauling loads to job sites or customers' destinations.
• Prepares heavy hauling loads for delivery.
• Loads and unloads equipment, assembles and disassembles equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Hydraulic Truck Coordinator.
• Oversees care and maintenance of assigned trucks and trailers.
• Ensures trucks are clean and properly licensed and inspected.

Skills

Team player

Work with minimal supervision

Effective communication

Follow procedures

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Crane Services, Inc. (CSI) offers a wide variety of crane, rigging, heavy haul, and alternative movement solutions. The branches comprising CSI take great pride in being one of the largest and most experienced crane businesses in North America. Our branch locations are strategically positioned across the Rocky Mountain region, Southwest, Midwest, of the United States where our knowledgeable team of professionals provide full-service solutions for their customers’ toughest challenges.

CSI’s Vision and Shared Purpose: Through reliability, capability, and integrity, CSI is the preferred partner and employer in the crane, rigging and heavy haul industry. Our Team Members lift what others cannot and solve the unsolvable.

CSI’s Core Values:

• Show up hungry.
• Don’t accept average.
• Think independently.
• Lift as one.

Job purpose

The Heavy Haul Driver works closely with escorts and OTR dispatch and is responsible for hauling oversize / overweight loads on hydraulic transporters, trailers, and other hauling equipment. Experience of hauling wind energy components blades, nacelles and towers a plus. The Truck Driver will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and trailers and assists project managers with job planning.

Duties and responsibilities

• Using the company’s heavy hauling equipment, drives trucks hauling loads to job sites or customers’ other specified destinations
• Prepares heavy hauling loads for delivery.
• Loads and unloads equipment, assembles and disassembles equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Hydraulic Truck Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the stability and integrity of all equipment loaded and transported.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of assigned trucks and trailers.
• Ensures trucks are kept clean and free of clutter, ensures proper licensing and inspections are kept current and coordinates the necessary maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Ensures all safety regulations are followed

Qualifications

• Team player attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to follow oral and written procedures.
• Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of consistent safe driving history as a full-time driver
• Must have obtained a Class A CDL; additional endorsements (doubles/triples) preferred
• Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Physical and possess a valid medical certificate
• Knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA and oversize regulations
• Must be able to understand and apply established procedures
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card
• Minimum Level of Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Working conditions

The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment. The employee could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.

Physical requirements

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. As a result, this job requires the employee to climb, stand, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.

Direct reports

N/A

EEO Statement

Crane Service Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.