We are seeking Heavy Haul drivers for our client in Houston, TX. They will assist in the execution of engineered heavy transport, capable of setting up, operating, inspecting and performing basic maintenance on tractor units in accordance with HSE, business and quality standards, policies and procedures.
Full time direct hire opportunity
Strong compensation and benefits program (PTO, health, life, 401K)
Responsibilities
Following typical company methods, assists in the building of trailers using basic hand tools to prepare for heavy hauling projects
Ensures all components of the prime mover as a whole are in good working condition for the transport
Troubleshoot any issues seen with the prime mover which do not conform to typical, approved company methods
Is capable of reading and understanding hydraulic pneumatic air and electrical schematics
Is capable of adjusting prime mover counter weights to ensure even distribution of weight across all axles, as per infrastructure regulations
Reports to various work sites as directed by the dispatcher, operations manager, and/or transport supervisor on time and ready to operate equipment or perform assigned duties
Is able to perform basic rigging responsibilities
Independently position equipment in required/desired spots - with and without loads
Assists with jacking, pumping, carriage, winch and weighing work before, during and after movement
Correctly assesses and gives attention to space, obstacles present, correct securing of loads
Follows all HSE standards, including never disabling any safety devices
Has the basic knowledge of engineering drawings/sketches and is able to ensure that loads, loading methods, load securing and load transport comply with plan
Is capable of performing and checking rigging and lashing done on the hydraulic trailers and the load to ensure that the move can be performed safely
Ensures that all company, customers, provincial and federal safety requirements are met
Completes all required paperwork and submits them to the supervisor/dispatch in a timely fashion
Conduct all business in a professional, respectful manner
Qualifications
Valid class 1 Driver's License
3-5 years class 1 driving experience
Experience with equipment mobility, Winching and Hydraulic platform, 8-12 axle trailer
Experience with doubles and triples
Comfortable pulling RGN, step deck and other hydraulic trailers
Ability to support OTR travel for extended periods of time
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Skills
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation Engineeringunmatched
Transportation Planningunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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