Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Make appropriate arrangements with the State Highway Patrol, over weight load division, Port of Entry, and utility companies for equipment being hauled.
• Correctly fill out self-issuing permits and turn in copies of permits to Wyoming Machinery Payables Clerk.
• Operate the truck and trailer correctly and safely, loading or unloading, obeying all traffic laws.
• Provide some task training on the equipment being delivered.
• Coordinate load with flag cars.
• Inspect and maintain truck and trailer in good mechanical condition and report deficiencies for scheduled maintenance.
• Load and unload all types of heavy equipment on to the transport truck and trailer.
• Wash truck and trailer.
• Keep current on all load restrictions on roads within state regulated by Wyoming Highway Department.
• Assist in rigging load for crane operator.
• Use forklift to off load or load equipment.
• Maintain MSHA training for transporting equipment to mine sites.
• Occasional on-call.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Yard Coordinator in his/her duties or take over duties when not present.
• Plow snow in parking areas.
• Fill out shipping documents.
• Comply with all driver’s logs, both electronic and paper.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commercial drivers’ license required (driving record must meet company insurance standards; driving record is reviewed annually)
• Knowledge and understanding of laws for equipment transport.
• Experience in transport driving and winching.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of proper signaling to a crane operator how to load and unload.
• Able to pass physical exams and drug and alcohol testing for D.O.T. certification.
• Able to operate/use a forklift, hand tools, Chains and boomers, Wide load signs, Self-issuing permits, Electronic Log Book, Maintenance records of truck, Shipping documents, Tractor and trailer, and Rigging equipment for crane.
• Able to mechanically maintain and inspect the truck and trailer.
• Able to operate heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of permit issuance.
• Attended driving school.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Normal business hours, Monday thru Friday. Some Saturday work and early or late hours as needed.
• Sitting 8 hours a day while driving truck
• Climb up and down all equipment
• Move and lift blocking and small parts
• Exposed to all weather conditions, inside and outside of the building