Rigger/Driver Helper - Hayward, CA

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.