Truck Driver - Heavy Haul

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Vacation, holidays, sick leave

FSA/HSA

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. We are seeking a Heavy Haul Truck Driver to join our Houston team, transporting material and equipment to job sites while ensuring DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include securing loads, loading/unloading, maintaining logs, and basic roadside repairs. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) match, vacation, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience driving heavy loads, including loads requiring permits.
• Experience loading and unloading Rough Terrain Cranes is highly preferred.
• Experience loading and unloading dozers, scrapers, blades, and/or dirt equipment is preferred.
• Experience pulling heavy haul loads in the 90,000 to 140,000 lb range.
• Experience using high pole cars.
• Experience pulling loads with dimensions that are 12-14 ft wide, 25-65 ft long, 11-14 ft tall.
• Valid Driver’s license with Class A CDL certification, DOT Medical Card.
• Working knowledge of Motor Carrier Safety regulations / DOT guidelines.
• Knowledge of local major and minor roadways and routing.
• Experience driving delivery trucks, towing multi-axle trailers, RT cranes; safe in high-traffic areas.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
• Approximately 90% of time spent outdoors in varied conditions.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks to transport material/equipment to and from destinations.
• Hauls 9-13 axles with multi-axle truck configurations and trailers.
• Handles single flip-axles or add-on axles to convert trailers as needed.
• Secures loads with blocks, tie ropes, and other devices during transit.
• Loads and unloads trucks as required.
• Verifies loads against shipping papers.
• Prepares receipts to ensure logs/paperwork comply with DOT regulations.
• Maintains logs and records according to DOT regulations.
• Inspects and maintains truck equipment and supplies for roadworthiness.
• Notifies supervisor of repairs needed or anticipated.
• Performs minor emergency roadside repairs.

Skills

Heavy haul trucking

CDL Class A

Load securement

Route planning

Communication skills

Education

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Tools

GPS/navigation

Job description

Heavy Haul Truck Driver - Job Description

Bigge Crane and Rigging has been elevating America since 1916. With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks to transport material/equipment to and from specified destinations.
• Responsible for hauling 9-13 axles with a 3-4 axle truck, a 2-3 axle jeep, a 3-4 axle trailer, and a 1-3 axle booster.
• The Heavy Haul Truck Driver needs to be able to handle single flip-axles or singers that are sometimes used to make a 3-axle trailer into a 4-axle trailer.
• Positions blocks, tie roper, and other devices to secure load during transit.
• Helps load and unload trucks.
• Verifies load against shipping papers.
• Prepares receipts for materials picked up to ensure proper logs/paperwork comply with DOT regulations.
• Maintains logs and records according to DOT regulations as required.
• Maintains and checks truck equipment and supplies to ensure roadworthiness.
• Notifies supervisor of currently needed or anticipated repairs.
• Perform minor emergency roadside repairs.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience driving heavy loads, including loads requiring permits.
• Experience loading and unloading Rough Terrain Cranes is highly preferred
• Experience loading and unloading dozers, scrapers, blades, and or dirt equipment is preferred.
• Experience pulling heavy haul loads in the 90,000 to 140,000 lb. range
• Experience using high pole cars.
• Experience with pulling loads that have dimensions that are a range of 12-14 ft wide, 25-65 ft long, and 11-14 ft tall.
• Valid Driver’s license with Class A CDL certification, DOT Physical Examination (Medical card)
• Working knowledge and understanding of Motor Carrier Safety regulations / DOT guidelines.
• Knowledge of local major and minor roadways and the ability to effectively use maps and directions for efficient delivery routing.
• Possess knowledge of and/or previous experience in driving delivery trucks, towing multi-axle trailers and steerable trailers, loading and unloading RT cranes, and operating safely within high-traffic or congested city zones and in small areas.
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
• Approximately 90% of the time is spent in external conditions, which may include temperature variance, elevated noise levels, dust, and fumes;
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k)
• Vacation, company holidays, and sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Reimbursement plan for company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions