CDL Driver/Rigger

CDL Driver PositionLocation: Morrisville, PA areaSchedule: Work hours vary based on project requirements and customer needsTravel: Travel is available based on project needs but is not mandatoryPer Diem: Per diem is provided when staying overnight for work-related travelWork Environment: This position involves driving tractor and trailer rigs, transporting equipment and crews to job sites, loading and unloading equipment, securing loads, and may also involve rigging or crating work. Projects in this location primarily support the pharmaceutical and heavy industrial industriesCDL Requirement: Valid Class A CDL with Air Brakes and combo endorsements requiredBenefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with an employer match, Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Company Paid Short Term/Long Term Disability, Employee Discount Program, Referral Bonus Program, Additional BenefitsAbout MEI Industrial Solutions: MEI Industrial Solutions is a professional machinery moving company providing quality machinery moving services nationwide, including rigging, millwrighting, mechanical installation, commercial storage, crating, and export packing services. Our clients range across industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, Data Center, Institutional, Manufacturing, and Medical, as well as companies in many other industries. We are known in the industry for our professionalism, safety focus, quality methods, and skilled teams. In Pennsylvania, our teams primarily support projects in the pharmaceutical and heavy industrial industries. We are guided by our corporate values of integrity, respect, professionalism, safety, commitment, and results.Position Summary: CDL Drivers must be able to safely drive tractor and trailer rigs under DOT regulations to transport equipment and crews to job sites. May also be involved with rigging or crating work. This role requires safe handling and securement of loads while loading and unloading of equipment. Must remain positive, flexible, and professional and can work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals and ensure regulatory compliance.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct pre-trip and post-trip on a daily basisExperience working with flatbed, SD, RGN and dry van trailersDrive safely and under DOT regulations tractor & trailer rigs to transport equipment to job sitesElectronic loggingRequires safe handling of loads, securing loads, tarping, tie-down, loading and unloading equipmentAdhere to safety requirements when hauling loadsBasic knowledge of industrial equipment and forklift operationSignal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materialsControl movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spacesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehiclesAbility to work well in a team environmentA certain degree of creativity and latitude is requiredDaily completion of required paperworkComplete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when requiredPerform other job responsibilities as assignedTest rigging to ensure safety and reliabilityAttach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power toolsSelect gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedulesControl movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipmentTilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniquesInstall ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the linesAlign, level, and anchor machineryFabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power toolsManipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical setsAttach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clampsDismantle and store rigging equipment after useOperating vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and passenger vehiclesControlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computer or vehicles)Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):HS diploma or equivalentPossess valid Class A CDL with Air brakes and combo endorsementsMinimum two (2) years proven driving experience at CDL levelMinimum three (3) years proven experience or comparable field preferably within the construction service industryBasic knowledge of operating equipment (Forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.)Experienced knowledge of load securement and safe hauling practicesAbility to use precision measuring tools and equipment; hand, power and pneumatic toolsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 poundsAdditional Requirements: Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEIs customers have come to expect.Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a CDL Driver and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.