Truck Driver - Heavy Haul

Bigge Crane and Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

FSA/HSA

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Heavy Haul Truck Driver to join our field team. You will operate long-haul equipment, haul multi-axle trailers, and ensure loads are secured and delivered safely under DOT regulations.

You will maintain logs, coordinate routes, and perform basic on-site load securement and minor roadside repairs as needed. A Class A CDL with medical DOT card is required, along with strong communication skills and safety focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience driving heavy loads, including loads requiring permits.
• Experience loading and unloading Rough Terrain Cranes is highly preferred.
• Experience pulling heavy haul loads in the 90,000 to 140,000 lb. range.
• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Knowledge of local major and minor roadways and routing.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Drives trucks to transport material/equipment to and from specified destinations.
• Hauls 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.
• Secure loads using blocks, tie-downs and other devices for safe transit.
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed.
• Prepares receipts and logs to comply with DOT regulations.
• Maintains logs and records according to DOT regulations.
• Maintains and checks truck equipment for roadworthiness.
• Notifies supervisor of repairs and conducts minor roadside repairs.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

Heavy haul experience

Route planning

Load securement

Basic computer skills

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

Job Description

Introduction:

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 thatare 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.
• 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.
• 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