CDL Class A Driver (Heavy Haul) / Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $26-$35 per hour DOE

Jammie's Environmental Inc. is currently seeking an experienced and hardworking CDL A driver with heavy equipment. This position will be responsible for safely transporting oversized and overweight loads to various locations, in addition to working on our industrial side as needed. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in heavy haul transportation and a strong work ethic. Preferred qualifications include ability to operate an excavator, wheel loader, dozer and backhoe. 583 side boom experience is a plus! If you are reliable and dedicated professional looking for a challenge and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

The CDL A Operator Heavy Haul also involves performing various duties to aid in the retrieval and removal of railroad track material.

Essential Functions

• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of trucks, trailers, and equipment in accordance with Company policy and D.O.T. regulations.
• Drives tractor-trailer to / from job sites, inspects loads, and machinery being transported. Verifies transportation permits to ensure that specifications for overweight and oversize loads / equipment are accurate
• Moves, stages, loads / unloads materials / equipment in preparation of work activities for rerailing, load adjust / transfer, and / or track maintenance / repair / new builds. Upon conclusion of assignment ensures that equipment / materials are reloaded for safe transportation and actively participates in site clean-up.
• Assist in assembly, inspection, and operation of booms and other equipment. Operates equipment in conformance with standard operational policies / procedures while following all safety rules / regulations. Assist with rigging and connection of chains, cables, and winches during derailments. Performs equipment operations with awareness to surroundings and co-workers so as to avoid dangerous situations.
• Operates equipment (booms, backhoes, grapple truck, dump truck, excavators, etc.) in accomplishment of tasks associated with specialty lifting, re-railing, load transfer, track maintenance / repair, grading or other work in preparation for railroad construction and related activities.
• Works with hydraulic tools, welding, cutting with torches, and common hand tools in accomplishment of work assignments.
• Continuously monitors equipment / vehicles to minimize down town and to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment / vehicles, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Shop Manager / Foreman for repair.
• Participates in disassembly / loading of booms and other equipment as necessary at the end of job assignment.
• Upon return to home base restocks vehicles / equipment with necessary parts, components, supplies in preparation of future work. Sorts scrap materials placing same in designated locations.

Requirements

As this is considered a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing including THC metabolites will be conducted.

Jammies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in all our employment practices. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.