About the role
Description
Lawson Drayage serves as the oldest and most respected machinery moving and high-tech handling company in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, Northern California and Western Nevada.
Job Summary
We are looking for experienced Riggers/Heavy Machinery Movers. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment dedicated to the safe set up, loading, and relocation of heavy equipment. Looking at candidates that have a general understanding of heavy equipment rigging, rigging equipment; chains, binders, ratchet straps in addition to operation of forklifts, overhead lifts, jacks, rollers, hoists and other equipment to move machinery.
Essential Duties to include:
Must have high level of mechanical aptitude
Solid work ethic and enjoy working on a team
Valid driver’s license with promotional opportunities available to employees who obtain a class A CDL
Inspect and prepare loads to be moved
Determine proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project
Select the appropriate rigging equipment and inspect before each use
Prepare rigging equipment including, but not limited to, beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts
Load and unload semi-trucks including strapping and securing in a safe manner
Use proper methods when working with overhead lifts, hoists, winches, cranes, jacks, rollers, forklifts and other needed equipment
Determine weights and identify center of gravity items to be lifted
Uncrate materials using power tools
Wrap, band, and pack equipment
Effectively communicating with rigging, construction, engineering, customers, and other on-site teams
Break down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections
Ongoing Inspection of equipment and making necessary repairs, or taking equipment out of service as needed
Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Preferred but not required: Two (2) years Driver/Rigger/Machinery Mover experience
Previous forklift experience and/or ability to become forklift certified
Ability to navigate computer programs for training, payroll, and other operational functions
Familiarity with logistics or machinery moving industry
Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, power tools, moving equipment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift/maneuver heavy equipment
Must be able to perform tasks requiring frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
Must be able to work at heights
Must be able to work in noisy environments
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Commercial Driving School Reimbursement
Teamster Local 70 Union
Additional Information
Upon offer, the Company conducts a comprehensive pre-employment background check, physical and drug test. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lawson Drayage is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an environment of respect, diversity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment 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.