Who we are

ML Crane Group takes great pride in being one of the largest and most experienced crane businesses in North America. Our companies and branch locations are strategically positioned across the Rocky Mountain region, Southwest, Midwest, and East Coast of the United States where our knowledgeable team of professionals provide full-service solutions for their customers’ toughest challenges. Simply put: We know the crane business!

Our values include safety, quality, accountability, integrity, collaboration and respect.

Job purpose

The Heavy Haul Driver works closely with escorts and OTR dispatch and is responsible for hauling oversize / overweight loads on hydraulic transporters, trailers, and other hauling equipment. Experience of hauling wind energy components blades, nacelles and towers a plus. The Truck Driver will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks and trailers and assists project managers with job planning.

This position is paid in accordance with local 9 rates.

Duties and responsibilities

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  Using the company’s heavy hauling equipment, drives trucks hauling loads to job sites or customers’ other specified destinations
• Prepares heavy hauling loads for delivery.
• Loads and unloads equipment, assembles and disassembles equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Hydraulic Truck Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the stability and integrity of all equipment loaded and transported.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of assigned trucks and trailers.
• Ensures trucks are kept clean and free of clutter, ensures proper licensing and inspections are kept current and coordinates the necessary maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Ensures all safety regulations are followed

Qualifications

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  Team player attitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Ability to follow oral and written procedures.
• Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of consistent safe driving history as a full-time driver
• Must have obtained a Class A CDL; additional endorsements (doubles/triples) preferred
• Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Physical and possess a valid medical certificate
• Knowledge of FMCSA, OSHA and oversize regulations
• Must be able to understand and apply established procedures
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card
• Minimum Level of Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Working conditions

The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment. The employee could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.

Physical requirements

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify essential functions of a role. As a result, this job requires the employee to climb, stand, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Additionally, must have the essential ability to climb around, on and under cranes in order to properly inspect, maintain, and assure the crane is assembled and disassembled properly. Must have the ability to kneel, stoop, reach, and to push and pull.

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  Subject to hazards from working with and around heavy equipment
• Subject to working in areas requiring hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed safety shoes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks.

Direct reports

N/A

EEO Statement

ML Crane Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.