Truck Driver - Heavy Haul

Heavy Haul Truck Driver - Job Description Job DescriptionIntroduction:

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;