Truck Driver/Rigger Operations Houston, USA Explore more

Sarens; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pay and benefits

Competitive salary package

Training opportunities

Autonomy within the job

Job summary

A global transport and lifting company is looking for a Truck Driver in Houston, Texas. The role involves safely operating a truck, loading/unloading parts, and assisting in rigging operations. Candidates must possess a TWIC card, un-restricted CDL, and have at least 3 years of tractor-trailer experience. The position offers a competitive salary package, union pay, and training opportunities. If you are excited about joining a dynamic team, apply now!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tractor-trailer experience required.
• Valid TWIC card and un-restricted CDL necessary.
• Ability to operate standard auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and control the truck safely following traffic laws.
• Load and unload parts effectively and safely.
• Maintain and inspect the truck and equipment regularly.

Skills

Truck driving

Forklift operation

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Education

TWIC card

Un-restricted CDL

Valid Driver License

Tools

Truck

Forklift

Tele-handler

Job description

Overview

Looking for a Truck Driver with interest in becoming a Rigger within six months! Independently and safely performing special/heavy transports with a Truck and executing assisting activities (e.g. rigging). Responsible for general assisting during preparations and lifting operations, safely assembling/disassembling cranes and other lifting/transport systems, constructions in order to guarantee the successful realization of the operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Checking of all associated and necessary documents (e.g. instructions, certificates, work plans) before starting the work, and ensuring that these are all present, understood and that one is able to apply these.
• Study beforehand the transport route, whether it is free from obstacles and accessible.
• Independently driving and controlling the truck, respecting applicable traffic legislation.
• Operating standard auxiliary equipment (e.g. forklift, tele-handler, elevating work platform).
• Loading and unloading of all parts.
• General assisting during preparations and lifting operations.
• Assembling, configuring and dismantling of transport/lifting equipment, constructions as requested by designated supervision in order to offer an efficient and effective service within the deadlines.
• Solving operational problems according to own technical knowledge and experience (in consultation with designated supervisor) in order to guarantee the progress of the works.
• Keeping the equipment clean, neat and in good operational condition at all times including refueling at the end of the workday.
• Performing daily and first line, small maintenance.
• Checking and inspecting the truck and auxiliary equipment on damage before, during and after operations. Reporting on damage and irregularities.
• Correctly and timely fill in and hand in Maintenance Checklists and Work Record Sheets, the latter after having these signed by the client.
• Providing feedback to line or functional Manager on the work and possible extra work.
• Carrying out all tasks in compliance with Sarens's standards, company and client policies and -instructions in order to meet the quality-goals of the company and our customers' satisfaction.
• General assisting during preparations and lifting operations, assembling/disassembling cranes and other lifting/transport systems, constructions as requested by designated supervision in order to offer an efficient and effective service within the deadlines and which is according to the quality-demand of the company.
• Solving operational problems according to own technical knowledge and experience (in consultation with designated supervisor) in order to guarantee the progress of the works.
• Executing the individual tasks according to the standards and guidelines in order to meet the quality-goals of the company and to our customers' satisfaction.

Profile

• TWIC card required
• Un-restricted CDL
• Valid Driver License
• 3 years of tractor-trailer experience

Benefits

• Union pay and benefits
• International company
• Competitive salary package
• Impressive business
• Training opportunities
• Autonomy within the job

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